mixed metaphor noun
plural ∼ -phors [count] : a metaphor that combines different images or ideas in a way that is foolish or illogical
▪ “If we want to get ahead we'll have to iron out the remaining bottlenecks” is an example of a mixed metaphor.
▪ “If we want to get ahead we'll have to iron out the remaining bottlenecks” is an example of a mixed metaphor.
