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Proud as a dog with two tails

Characteristics Expressions

I don't want to step on your thunder.

Mixed metaphors

Family Planning: The art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster.

Children Definitions Family

When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty.

Communication Language

I’ll get it by hook or ladder.

Mixed metaphors

I can't answer that – it's out of my water.

Mixed metaphors

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

Mixed metaphors

Banging on their chests with a primeval scream.

Malaprops

Taking over the reigns of leadership.

Malaprops

“This way to the seabird exhibit”, said Tom awkwardly.

Tom Swifties

Procrastination: The art of keeping up with yesterday.

Definitions

Don't stand behind a coughing cow.

Miscellaneous Proverbs

District of Columbia: A territory bounded on all sides by the United States of America.

Definitions Places

Did you hear what they feel?

Mixed metaphors

Luck: An explanation for the other fellows’ success.

Definitions

My husband could have had any women he pleased – he just couldn't please any!

Husbands Marriage Women

Old Age: When you find yourself using one bend-over to pick up two things.

Age Definitions Old

Beware of the half truth… you may have gotten hold of the wrong half.

Beliefs Honesty Truth

“This steamroller is amazing,” said Tom flatteringly.

Tom Swifties

He swept the rug under the carpet.

Mixed metaphors

Amnesia: A condition that enables a woman who has gone through labor to have sex again.

Definitions