Subject: Mixed metaphors (Page 9)

He’s one brick short of the whole nine yards.

It's so far removed, it goes right over our heads.

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

I can see the light at the end of the rainbow.

She’s not the brightest bulb in the drawer.

It’s the best thing since sliced Spam.

I don't want that monkey around my neck.

I don't want to step on your thunder.

Rattle some feathers.

If you let the cat out of the bag, how can you let sleeping dogs lie?

I've got an ace up my nose.

Like the Good Book says, let him who is without sin… be the rollin’ stone.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

Don't mind me, I'm just a mouse on the wall.

How would I feel if I were sitting in your shoes?

Roy Keane didn’t go through the book with a fine toothbrush.

English football player & analyst

Kill two cats with one bag.

I don't want to hold an open manhole over your head.

Beware my friend… you are skating on hot water.

They need to wake up and smell the music.

I have been torn betwixt and between the devil and the deep blue sea.

I think the big guns will come to the boil.

English football player & manager