Keyword: Oxymorons (Page 2)

A joke is a very serious thing.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator
Entertainment

Color television! Bah, I won’t believe it until I see it in black and white.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Entertainment Television

Prejudiced people are all alike.

Characteristics People

I watch a lot of baseball on the radio.

(1913 – 2006) 36th U.S. president
Misspokements

Tell them to stand closer apart.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.

Beliefs Communication

We need to sit down and walk through some things.

Mixed metaphors

The scene is dull; tell him to put more life into his dying.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Acting Entertainment Misspokements

Cooperation can only be reached if we work together.

Work

We are going to have peace even if we have to fight for it.

(1890 – 1969) 34th U.S. president, U.S. Army General
Conflict

I disagree with unanimity.

Beliefs Opinion

If Roosevelt was alive, he'd turn over in his grave.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

A little pain never hurt anyone.

Miscellaneous

One of my favorite oxymorons is engagement party.

writer, website creator
Marriage Sex

I’m willing to admit that I may not always be right, but I am never wrong.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Characteristics Misspokements

I'm proud of my humility.

Characteristics

Hypochondria is the one disease I haven’t got.

Health

If your parents never had children, chances are you won’t either.

(1936 – ) television talk show host
Children Family Parents

I’m still not sure if I understand ambiguity.

Beliefs Opinion

I have my doubts about disbelief.

Miscellaneous