mixed metaphor
noun
Definition of mixed metaphor
: a figure of speech combining inconsistent or incongruous metaphors
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Examples of mixed metaphor in a Sentence
“If we want to get ahead we'll have to iron out the remaining bottlenecks” is an example of a mixed metaphor.
Circa 1748
First Known Use of mixed metaphor
circa 1748
MIXED METAPHOR Defined for English Language Learners
mixed metaphor
noun
Definition of mixed metaphor for English Language Learners
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: a metaphor that combines different images or ideas in a way that is foolish or illogical
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