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“I know which boyd gets the woym,” said Tom in an oily voice.

Tom Swifties

Legal: Used to mean lawful; now it means some kind of loophole.

Definitions Government Law

The cost of the hairdo is directly related to the strength of the wind.

Appearance Hair Murphy’s Laws

Inhibition: Being tied up in nots.

Definitions

Fishing: A jerk at one end of the line waiting for a jerk at the other end.

Activities Definitions

Wagging Tail: A happy ending.

Definitions

We are proud to be part of a ground-breaking initiative.

Mixed metaphors

“I’ve only enough carpet for the hall and landing,” said Tom with a blank stare.

Tom Swifties

Love: A form of self-government under a two-party system.

Definitions Emotions Love

I turned a blind eye to all that bad stuff I was hearing.

Mixed metaphors

Automation takes more people to correct the mistakes.

Mistakes Problems

Hypochondria is the only disease I haven’t got.

Health

Window Shopping: Eye browsing.

Activities Definitions Shopping

Igloo: An icicle built for two.

Definitions

Everybody lies, but it doesn't matter since nobody listens.

Characteristics Communication Lies

“Angel dust? Me? Never touch it!” Tom snorted.

Tom Swifties

We raised it to new depths.

Mixed metaphors

I’m still not sure if I understand ambiguity.

Beliefs Opinion

Bridge is the only game that bruises more shins than hockey.

Activities Games

Diet Drink/Soda: A drink you buy at a convenience store to go with a half-pound bag of peanut M&Ms.

Definitions Food/Drink

The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.

Communication Conversation Entertainment Speech