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I'm traveling incoherent.

Malaprops

We should continue to ride the horse that brings in the gravy.

Mixed metaphors

Only in America can a homeless combat veteran live in a cardboard box whilst a draft dodger lives in the White House.

America Places Situations

Oven: Compact home incinerator used for disposing of bulky pieces of meat and poultry.

Cooking Definitions Food/Drink Things

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

Characteristics Money People

As long as that dog hunts, we’ll ride him,

Mixed metaphors

It's hotter than the hinges on the gates of hell.

Expressions Heat Science/Weather

If a job’s worth doing, make sure you delegate it to the right person.

Work

Survival of the fitness.

Malaprops

Zoo: A place where humans go and animals are barred.

Animals Definitions

He is so dumb… his dog teaches him tricks.

Exaggerations Intelligence Stupidity

“This looks like the fruit of the blackthorn,” said Tom slowly.

Tom Swifties

She's as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of Nile.

Malaprops

He’s like a duck out of water.

Mixed metaphors

Bridge is the only game that bruises more shins than hockey.

Activities Games

I've been up and down like a light switch.

Mixed metaphors

“All right, I will allow the prisoners to wear perfume,” the warden consented.

Tom Swifties

He’s still green behind the ears.

Mixed metaphors

The colder the x-ray table, the more of your body is required on it.

Body Cold Murphy’s Laws Science/Weather Situations

The ship of state has a difficult road ahead.

Mixed metaphors

She's not wearing enough clothes to flag a hand car.

Appearance Clothing Expressions