Term for Mixed Phrase

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There are several terms used to describe an expression or popular phrase that has been mixed up with another word or phrase. One such term is “malaphor,” which refers to the unintentional blending of two idioms or clichés into a nonsensical expression. For example, “that’s no shirt off my nose” is a malaphor because it combines “that’s no skin off my nose” and “give the shirt off my back.”

Another term is “malapropism,” which is the incorrect use of a word in place of a word with a similar sound, resulting in a nonsensical or humorous utterance. An example of a malapropism is using “statue” instead of “stature.”

Additionally, “mixed metaphor” can be used when two metaphors are combined to create an illogical comparison, which can be either intentional or accidental. For instance, “Our love is brighter than the sun. I want to curl up in it and fall asleep” is a mixed metaphor.

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