A Little Metaphorical Humor

rogersgeorge on April 12th, 2024

Of course you know what a mixed metaphor is, right?

“Metaphor” is a generic term that we use for any figure of speech. However, when the figure of speech’s beginning and end don’t match, that’s what we call a mixed metaphor. For example (or should I say “for examples”):

https://www.gocomics.com/realitycheck/2024/02/18

Might you see one that’s not mixed?

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