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单词 mixed metaphor
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mixed metaphor

UK

Word Forms

singularmixed metaphor
pluralmixed metaphors

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a combination of metaphors that sounds silly because it creates a strange image in your mind

    She’s forever using mixed metaphors like ‘This is a great headache lifted off my shoulders’.

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mixed metaphor

US

Word Forms

singularmixed metaphor
pluralmixed metaphors

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a combination of metaphors that sounds silly because it creates a strange image in your mind

    She’s forever using mixed metaphors like “This is a great headache lifted off my shoulders.”

    Synonyms and related words

    Types of word or phrase
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