mixed metaphor

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An overreaching or even contradictory combination of two distinct metaphors, similes or idioms
a combination of two or more metaphors that together produce a ridiculous effect
A succession of incongruous metaphors, as in The negotiator played his cards to the hilt
mixed metaphors
plural form of mixed metaphor
mixed metaphor

    Silbentrennung

    mixed met·a·phor

    Türkische aussprache

    mîkst metıfôr

    Aussprache

    /ˈməkst ˈmetəfôr/ /ˈmɪkst ˈmɛtəfɔːr/
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