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Hotter than a depot stove

Expressions Science/Weather

Fitness: Salvation through perspiration.

Definitions

Death is nature’s way of saying “Howdy.”

Death

Acorn: An oak in a nutshell.

Definitions

Brat: A child who displays his pest manners.

Definitions

Yacht: A floating debt.

Definitions

Delayed Payment: A tourniquet applied at the pockets.

Definitions Money

Bank Robber: A guy who gets alarmed easily.

Definitions

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

Exaggerations Heat Science/Weather

The president will put the ship of state on its feet.

Mixed metaphors

Jury: A body of twelve men selected to decide which of the contestants has the better lawyer.

Definitions Government Law Lawyers

Numismatics: Collecting money for fun.

Definitions

When my wife gets a little upset, sometimes a simple “Calm down” in a soothing voice is all it takes to get her a lot upset.

Marriage Wives

We've howdied but we ain't shook yet.

Expressions

“I wouldn’t mind going with you to the tennis match,” she said gamely.

Tom Swifties

Taxidermist: A man who mounts animals.

Animals Definitions Occupations

You continue to cloudy the water.

Mixed metaphors

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

Tom Swifties

Reform: To gain or lose weight.

Appearance Body Definitions

She looked at me like a cow looking at a new gate.

Appearance Characteristics Expressions Intelligence

Manicurist: A girl who makes money hand over fist.

Definitions Occupations Work