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No one is listening until you make a mistake.

Communication Mistakes Problems

We could stand here and talk until the cows turn blue.

Mixed metaphors

Exaggeration: Formal term for a collection of fishermen (i.e. an exaggeration of anglers).

Activities Definitions Language

Amateur Athlete: An athlete who is paid in cash, not by check..

Definitions

Willy-Nilly: Impotent.

Miscellaneous

I am sure I have done everything in my power since I exploded the affair.

Malaprops

Yogurt: Semi-solid dairy product made from partially evaporated and fermented milk. Yogurt is one of only three foods that taste exactly the same as they sound. The other two being goulash and squid.

Definitions Food/Drink

Inch: Unit of measure whose length is consistently underestimated by men.

Definitions

He is so fat… he can't even jump to a conclusion.

Appearance Body Exaggerations Fat

“It’s an actual parameter, not a formal parameter,” was Tom’s argument.

Tom Swifties

Wagging Tail: A happy ending.

Definitions

A little pain never hurt anyone.

Miscellaneous

Know-it-all: One who pretends to know something about everything but really knows nothing about anything.

Definitions

As proud as pea soup.

Mixed metaphors

It's like ice cold electricity passing through your body.

Mixed metaphors

Amateur: One who is always willing to give you the benefit of his inexperience

People

Don't get insulted, but is your job devoted to spreading ignorance?

Insults Intelligence

“I was the first to climb Mount Everest,” said Tom hilariously.

Tom Swifties

It is so hot… the trees are whistling for the dogs.

Exaggerations Heat Science/Weather

Remember Pearl Island.

Malaprops Places

Statesman: A politician away from home.

Definitions Politicians