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.

Recent Examples on the Web Yes, a mixed metaphor, but that essentially is what has been in play to this stage. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022 Those smoldering embers of shortcomings, now and particularly in the postseason, always hover — a mixed metaphor, admittedly — over some and consistently haunt others. — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Jan. 2022 Eye strain, like neck, back, or wrist strain, is nothing to be sneezed at, to use a very mixed metaphor. — Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland, 28 Sep. 2020 Chloe mixed metaphors while describing herself as not smart. — Neha Prakash, Marie Claire, 18 Apr. 2020 But some mixed metaphors are too fun to block, as the writers of Succession’s deliciously nonsensical banter know well. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2019 To walk up steep sand dunes in the woods is to experience one of Mother Nature’s best topographical mixed metaphors — and also to make your calves remind you of their daily contribution. — New York Times, 17 July 2019 Pardon the mixed metaphor, but Team Shuster is on a roll. — Gary D'amato, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2018 See More

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“Mixed metaphor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20metaphor. Accessed 26 May. 2022.

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