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Do not argue with an idiot; he/she will drag you down to his/her level and beat you with experience.

Fools Intelligence People

Take a flying hike.

Mixed metaphors

You're sailing close to thin ice.

Mixed metaphors

Beyond the question of a doubt

Mixed metaphors

She grabbed the bull by the tail and faced the problem squarely.

Mixed metaphors

Anything worth taking seriously is worth making fun of.

Communication

They're a legend before their time.

Mixed metaphors

You are wise behind your ears.

Mixed metaphors

He was a very immortal person.

Characteristics Malaprops

“That’s already been taken care of,” Tom pretended.

Tom Swifties

Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut.

Beliefs Opinion

Like licking honey off a blackberry vine

Expressions

My husband could have had any women he pleased – he just couldn't please any!

Husbands Marriage Women

“Eating uranium makes me feel funny,” said Tom radiantly.

Tom Swifties

My husband went to Radio Shack and got some dog ears for the TV.

Malaprops Television

Bank: An institution that will gladly lend you money provided you can prove you don’t need it.

Definitions Money

It's hard to catch lightning in a bottle twice.

Mixed metaphors

Diplomat: A fellow who prefers ironing out his differences to flattening his opponent.

Definitions

“My compliments to the company that makes the Macintosh computer”, said Tom applaudingly.

Tom Swifties

A waist is a terrible thing to mind.

Appearance Body Fat

My mind is an open slate.

Mixed metaphors