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Group Therapy: A drama-in-the-round staged for the entertainment of a professional therapist, who commands the players to put on a new show each week and charges them for the privilege.

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

Tom Swifties

She has initiated and is very remorseful.

Characteristics Malaprops

Regardless of their age, most folks are not as old as they hope to be.

Age Old

Misnomer: The right name for the wrong word.

Communication Definitions Language

“I’ve got a new watch,” Tom said with abandon.

Tom Swifties

Luxury Resort: One where a waiter expects a $2 tip when he presents a $6 bill for serving a $3.50 bottle of beer.

Definitions

She don’t have the sense God gave a gopher.

Miscellaneous

It ain't rocket surgery.

Mixed metaphors

Eccentric: A man too rich to be called crazy.

Definitions People

Groan: An expression of appreciation for the horrible.

Communication Definitions Speech

“Give me some Chinese food”, said Tom wantonly.

Tom Swifties

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

Mixed metaphors

Success can be insured only by devising a defense against failure of the contingency plan.

Failure Murphy’s Laws Problems Success

Neighbors: The only people who listen to both sides of an argument.

Definitions People

Step up to the plate and pick up the gauntlet.

Mixed metaphors

“I am so one of the seven dwarfs!” he said grumpily.

Tom Swifties

I wish I could play my normal game… just once.

Golf Sports

Husband: Someone who, after taking the trash out, gives the impression that he just cleaned the whole house.

Definitions Husbands Marriage

Argument: A discussion that occurs when you’re right, but the other person hasn’t realized it yet.

Definitions

Thanks: A down payment on the next favor.

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