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Percussive Maintenance: Striking a recalcitrant piece of electronic hardware in order to facilitate a successful reboot, and repeating as necessary.

Definitions Failure Problems Things

It's clear to see who makes the pants here.

Malaprops Marriage

An unwatched pot boils immediately.

Murphy’s Laws

Absence makes the heart go wander.

Malaprops

He wuz smilin' like a rat eatin onions.

Miscellaneous

Aftermath: The horrible headache you have when you’ve finished the algebra test.

Definitions

I'm happier than a woodpecker in a lumber yard.

Miscellaneous

That man is a real charmer, a regular Don Coyote.

Malaprops People

“I’m wearing my wedding ring,” said Tom with abandon.

Tom Swifties

People seldom know what they want until you give them what they ask for.

Situations

There are three kinds of people… those who can count & those who can't.

People

Keep your nose up!

Mixed metaphors

Roulette: A wheel that seldom takes a turn for the bettor.

Activities Definitions Games

The only difference between a “hair stylist” and a regular barber is the price.

Occupations Work

Apple: Nutritious lunchtime dessert which children will trade for cupcakes.

Definitions Food/Drink

When it comes to giving—some people stop at nothing.

Characteristics Money People

Even in a sewer, the cream rises to the top.

Mixed metaphors

“OK, you can borrow it again,” Tom relented.

Tom Swifties

I'm on a wrong-way street!

Driving Malaprops

“Do you buy and sell stolen goods?” asked Tom offensively.

Tom Swifties

He was grinning like a butchers dog.

Emotions Expressions Happiness