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Communication Language

Parole: A period at the end of a sentence.

Definitions

A wink is as good as a nod, to a blind horse.

Expressions

Alimony: The sum of money a man is commanded to pay his ex-wife in exchange for the pleasure of having her live under a separate roof.

Definitions Marriage

Budget: A schedule for going into debt systematically.

Definitions

We don't need to skirt around the bush.

Mixed metaphors

Happier than a pig in slop

Emotions Expressions Happiness

“The radio reception is much better now,” said Tom ecstatically.

Tom Swifties

Flatterer: one who says things to your face that he wouldn’t say behind your back.

Characteristics Communication People Speech

Quality Control: The process of testing one out of every 1,000 units coming off a production line to make sure that at least one out of 100 works.

Definitions

Ornery as an old pine knot

Expressions

If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.

Sports

Tissue: Your daily nosepaper.

Definitions Wordplay

I want to see you go to town like a house of fire.

Mixed metaphors

Courtship: A man pursuing a woman until she catches him.

Dating Definitions Relationships

If things get any better, I may have to hire someone to help me enjoy it.

Characteristics Expressions Situations

English Channel: The BBC.

Definitions Entertainment Television

Atrophy: An award given to those who do not exercise.

Activities Definitions

Dignity: Something that can’t be preserved in alcohol.

Definitions

“I like modern painting,” said Tom abstractly.

Tom Swifties

Car Pool: Complicated system of transportation where Mom always winds up going the furthest with the biggest bunch of kids who have had the most sugar.

Autos Definitions Things