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Sentences with mixed-metaphor
1. Noun Phrase
Authors normally avoid mixed metaphors.
2. Noun Phrase
A mixed metaphor often creates confusion and an unclear image.
3. Noun Phrase
That's the mixed metaphor takeaway (just work with me here, alright?)
2. metaphor
noun. ['ˈmɛtəfɔr'] a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity.
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- metaphora (Latin)
- μεταφορά (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. mixed-up
adjective. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment.
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4. mixed
adjective. ['ˈmɪkst'] consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds.
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- mix (English)
- mixen (Middle English (1100-1500))