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Taking the bull with both feet

Mixed metaphors

Leftovers: Repast history.

Definitions Food/Drink

Aren't you ever tired of having yourself around?

Insults

It is so hot… the birds have to use potholders to pull worms out of the ground.

Exaggerations Heat Science/Weather

“I’m about to hit the golf ball,” Tom forewarned.

Tom Swifties

She’s so big, it takes two men and a boy just to look at her.

Appearance Body Expressions Fat

You can’t change the spots on an old dog.

Mixed metaphors

Agreeable Person: One who agrees with me.

Definitions

Marriage is the only war in which you sleep with the enemy.

Conflict Marriage War

You hit the nail on the dot.

Mixed metaphors

Strip Teaser: One who makes a bare living.

Body Definitions Occupations

Carpet: A floor covering that is bought by the yard and worn by the foot.

Definitions

We all have our own legs to pull.

Mixed metaphors

My wife told me that I twist everything she says to my advantage; I take that as a compliment.

Miscellaneous

Upgraded and Improved: Didn't work the second time.

Definitions Situations Things

“Boy, that’s an ugly hippopotamus!” said Tom hypocritically.

Tom Swifties

He couldn’t grow pole beans in a pile of horse shit.

Expressions Fools Intelligence Stupidity

Money roots out all evil.

Mixed metaphors

You dug your bed, you lie in it.

Mixed metaphors

Keep a stiff upper chin.

Mixed metaphors

He's going up and down like a metronome.

Malaprops