Mixed Up Metaphors
Published Jan 01, 1900
I can see through you like a book. He came through the experience smelling like a knight in shining armor. He fell for it like a ton of books. Your honor, when I vacated that apartment it was as clean as the nose on my face. I'll burn that bridge when I come to it. Don't put all your chickens in one basket. Every silver lining has a cloud around it. From now on I'm watching your every move with a fine-toothed comb. Let sleeping ducks lie. Let's get down to brass roots. Never let a gift horse in the house. Now the shoe is on the other horse! Rome wasn't burned in a day. She grabbed the bull by the tail and faced the problem squarely.
Originally published November 14, 2002.
