mixed metaphornoun [ C ]
uk/ˌmɪkst ˈmet.ə.fɔːr/us/ˌmɪkst ˈmet̬.ə.fɔːr/a combination of two or more different metaphors, often producing a silly or humorous effect:
"The new job has allowed her to spread her wings and really blossom," is a mixed metaphor.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Figurative use of language
- a metaphor for sth idiom
- allegory
- allusion
- anthropomorphism
- as
- as it were idiom
- fig
- figurative
- figuratively
- figure of speech
- imagery
- ironic
- irony
- metaphor
- metaphorical
- metonymy
- mix
- pathetic fallacy
- speak
- symbol
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