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“Let’s sort this out,” Tom ordered.

Tom Swifties

“I’ve stuck a pin through my nose,” said Tom punctually.

Tom Swifties

Stirred the sea into a bowl of boiling cauldron

Mixed metaphors

Woman: A creature whom God made beautiful that man might love her, and unreasonable that she might love man.

Definitions People

Bathing Suit: A garment cut to see level.

Appearance Clothing Definitions Wordplay

It is so hot… potatoes cook underground.

Exaggerations Heat Science/Weather

Statesman: An ex-politician who has mastered the art of holding his tongue.

Communication Definitions Politicians Speech

It's as American as killing two birds with one apple pie.

Mixed metaphors

“I know what herb would taste nice with this,” said Tom sagely.

Tom Swifties

“There’s nothing wrong with demons,” Tom said implicitly.

Tom Swifties

That’s a kettle of fish of a different color.

Mixed metaphors

“Oops! There goes my hat!” said Tom off the top of his head.

Tom Swifties

People have the persona that all Texans wear cowboy hats.

Beliefs Malaprops Opinion

Whenever I think of the past, it brings back so many memories.

Intelligence Memory Past

Proud as a dog with two tails

Characteristics Expressions

“Now, how can I trick Sidney?” Tom considered.

Tom Swifties

I am sorry to say that my affluence over my niece is very small.

Malaprops

Statesman: A politician away from home.

Definitions Politicians

Antiques: Furniture that is too old for poor folks but the right age for rich people.

Definitions

“I have three houses, and I’m going to buy another,” said Tom forebodingly.

Tom Swifties

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: never repeat yourself.

Miscellaneous