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Taxation: The process by which money is collected from the people to pay the salaries of the men who do the collecting.

Definitions Government Taxes

Don't do the crime if you can't get out the kitchen.

Mixed metaphors

What is the probability that something will happen according to the odds?

Uncategorized

I’ll get it by hook or ladder.

Mixed metaphors

Courage: Fear in action.

Definitions

Keep your eyes pierced, it's got to be around here somewhere.

Malaprops

Diplomacy: The art of letting someone else have your own way.

Definitions

Geologist: Fault finder.

Definitions Wordplay

Flirt: A girl who got the boy you wanted.

Definitions

He is not the sharpest cookie in the jar.

Mixed metaphors

Etc.: A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do.

Definitions

“Don’t give me the gears!” said Tom automatically.

Tom Swifties

Let’s start at square zero.

Mixed metaphors

Tolerance: That uncomfortable feeling that the other fellow might be right after all.

Beliefs Characteristics Definitions

Class Reunion: Where everyone gets together to see who is falling apart

Definitions

He is so ugly… when he walks into the bank they turn off the cameras.

Appearance Exaggerations Ugly

“This tooth extraction could take for ever,” said Tom with infinite wisdom.

Tom Swifties

Kin: An affliction of the blood.

Definitions Family

“You dance just like Fred Astaire,” she said gingerly.

Tom Swifties

Zircon: A diamond falsie.

Definitions

Childish Games: Those at which your wife beats you.

Activities Definitions Games