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Wedding License: A certificate that gives a woman the legal right to drive a man.

Definitions Marriage

Shoplifter: A person with a gift of grab.

Conflict Crime Definitions

The ship of state has a difficult road ahead.

Mixed metaphors

“There, there,” was Tom’s pat answer.

Tom Swifties

It was so cold… the politicians had their hands in their own pockets.

Cold Exaggerations Science/Weather

You'll get into hot water skating on thin ice!

Mixed metaphors

Cat bathing is a martial art.

Animals Cats

Chickens: The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead.

Animals Definitions Eating Food/Drink

Bliss: Having no idea what is really happening.

Definitions

Up a tree without a paddle

Mixed metaphors

Acme: Spots on the top of your head.

Definitions

Parking Space: A place occupied by someone already there.

Miscellaneous

“I’ve still got two fingers left,” said Tom handsomely.

Tom Swifties

Father’s Day: The annual day in June set aside so merchants can get rid of their leftover Christmas ties and shaving lotion.

Definitions Time

We need to sit down and walk through some things.

Mixed metaphors

She makes pancakes so thin they’ve got just one side to them.

Expressions Food/Drink Frugal Money

“I don’t know any shanties,” said Tom unceasingly.

Tom Swifties

That'll stick out like a red herring.

Mixed metaphors

Miser: A person who lives poor so that he can die rich.

Definitions Money

That dog was so lazy he leaned against a fence to bark.

Animals Characteristics Dogs Expressions

“I’ll take that”, said Tom appropriately.

Tom Swifties