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Well, that’s water under the dam.

Mixed metaphors

“I see,” said Tom icily.

Tom Swifties

“I’ve run out of wool,” said Tom, knitting his brow.

Tom Swifties

“My pencil is blunt,” said Tom pointlessly.

Tom Swifties

“I’m waiting to see the doctor,” said Tom patiently.

Tom Swifties

If worse comes to shove

Mixed metaphors

He’s so skinny, his pants had only one back pocket.

Appearance Body Expressions

She is so fat… when she turns around, people throw her a welcome back party.

Appearance Body Exaggerations Fat

Love: Oceans of emotions surrounded by expanses of expenses.

Definitions Emotions Love

He clams up tighter than a drum.

Mixed metaphors

Electric Eel: Fish that thrives in strong currents.

Animals Definitions

Igloo: An icicle built for two.

Definitions

He experienced some rectal breeding.

Malaprops

“Who’s your favorite operatic tenor?” Tom asked placidly.

Tom Swifties

Karma: Justice without the feeling of satisfaction.

Definitions

Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Arms Situations Things

Vegetable: A substance used to ballast a child’s plate while it’s carried to and from the table.

Definitions Food/Drink

They’re diabolically opposed.

Malaprops

Butt: The body part that every item of clothing makes “look bigger.”

Appearance Body Definitions

It’s like looking for a needle in a hayride.

Mixed metaphors

From now on, I’m watching everything you do with a fine-tuned comb.

Mixed metaphors