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Mixed Metaphor

Definition:

A mixed metaphor is a figure of speech that combines two or more unrelated metaphors, creating a confusing or absurd comparison.

Examples:

Example 1 (Sense: Popular):

She's really caught between a rock and a hard pillow. (A mix of "caught between a rock and a hard place" and "caught between a rock and a hard pillow")

Example 2 (Sense: Local):

The politician's arguments were paper tigers on a slippery slope. (A mix of "paper tigers" and "slippery slope")

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