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mixed metaphor

/ˈmɪkst ˈmet.ə.fɔːr/

Traducción: Metáfora que combina dos o más imágenes incompatibles o incongruentes, produciendo a menudo un efecto confuso o humorístico.

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/ˈmɪkst ˈmet.ə.fɔːr/C1formalart
  • esMetáfora que combina dos o más imágenes incompatibles o incongruentes, produciendo a menudo un efecto confuso o humorístico.

A combination of two or more incompatible or incongruous metaphors, often resulting in a confusing or humorous image.

  1. Confused figure of speechC1formal

    A combination of two or more incompatible metaphors, resulting in a ridiculous or nonsensical image.

    esmetáfora mixta

    • 'We'll burn that bridge when we come to it' is a classic mixed metaphor.
    • 'He's a loose cannon who always goes the extra mile' mixes two metaphors.
    • 'To step up to the plate and take the bull by the horns' is a mixed metaphor.