Working Vacation Is an Oxymoron
Oxymoron (ok´si mor´on), n.
1. an expression or figure of speech that combines contradictory words
2. from the Greek, oxymoros, [oxy- sharp + moros dull]
Briefly linger over these oxymorons below for some serious fun during your work break.
1. Non-stop flight
2. Original copy
3. Go ahead, back up
4. Small crowd
5. Down escalator
6. He turned up missing
7. Civil engineer
8. Good grief
9. Hot water heater
10. Home office
11. Easy problem
I invite you to comment below to share your favorite (not your least favorite). Oops, there’s another one!
August 1st, 2010 at 5:32 am
Almost perfect!
August 1st, 2010 at 5:45 am
How about “permanent,” as for hair?
They why do we have to get them every six months?
August 2nd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
100% chance
August 3rd, 2010 at 7:29 am
Random order
August 12th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
The title says it all. I plan to use this.