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“I like ragged margins,” said Tom without justification.

Tom Swifties

Can’t act. Slightly bald. Also dances.

Reviews/Criticism

Clarification: To fill in the background with so many details that the foreground goes underground.

Definitions

A waist is a terrible thing to mind.

Mixed metaphors

Temptation: Something which, when resisted, gives happiness and which, when yielded to, gives even greater happiness.

Definitions

Whenever I think of the past, it brings back so many memories.

Intelligence Memory Past

Vegetarian: Indian word for bad hunter.

Definitions

“Employees are not permitted to have sex on company furniture,” Tom shouted, banging on the table.

Tom Swifties

Easy Payments: The ones that are easier said than done.

Definitions

We had a longer holiday than usual this year because the school was closed for altercations.

Malaprops

Brassiere: A bust stop.

Clothing Definitions

Fruitcake: The gift that keeps on giving.

Definitions

Automation takes more people to correct the mistakes.

Mistakes Problems

That’ll separate the girls from the sheep.

Mixed metaphors

Twilight: All the difference between day and night.

Definitions Time

Diets are for those who are thick and tired of it.

Appearance Body Wordplay

Aren't you ever tired of having yourself around?

Insults

Tears: A good-bye product.

Definitions

A rolling stone catches the worm.

Mixed metaphors

I'm proud of my humility.

Characteristics

Leftovers: Repast history.

Definitions Food/Drink