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Counterfeiter: A guy who gets into trouble by following a good example.

Definitions

“Here’s your allowance for the next two weeks,” Tom advanced.

Tom Swifties

It doesn't matter what temperature the room is, it's always room temperature.

Science/Weather Situations

Garage: Something usually built with a house attached.

Definitions

You must have ears like an eagle.

Mixed metaphors

Deep pockets… short arms

Expressions

They burnt the midnight candle to resolve the issues.

Mixed metaphors

Don't put all your chickens in one basket.

Mixed metaphors

If worse comes to shove

Mixed metaphors

“That’s already been taken care of,” Tom pretended.

Tom Swifties

The world is your lobster.

Mixed metaphors

If it weren't for marriage, men would spend their lives thinking they had no faults at all.

Characteristics Marriage Men

Gorilla see, gorilla do.

Mixed metaphors

Swingin' my legs from a dime

Expressions

“Can I become a chorister?” Tom inquired.

Tom Swifties

She’s not the toughest cookie on the block.

Mixed metaphors

A sure sign of bureaucracy is when the first person who answers the phone can’t help you.

Government

“This oar is broken,” said Tom robustly.

Tom Swifties

“Come up to my apartment,” Tom said flatly.

Tom Swifties

If you look like your passport photo, you’re too sick to travel.

Appearance

The future of the church depends on passing the torch to the next generation.

Mixed metaphors