Unless the employer stuffs my mouth with gold until I gag, I will Not work for them.
What is the term/phrase in academic English Literature given to idioms/figure-of-speech/proverbs/narratives that are oxymorons/self-contradictory?
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2Possibly Irish bull. But I don't think you mean "self-contradictory" as much as you mean ludicrous. Or am I missing something here?Suhail Nazir Khan– Suhail Nazir Khan2024-05-03 12:39:42 +00:00Commented May 3, 2024 at 12:39
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1What's your problem with "stuffs my mouth with gold until I gag"? Can you give a better example? An oxymoron is certainly a self-contradictory or seemingly self-contradictory figure of speech, but not everything self-contradictory is an oxymoron.Stuart F– Stuart F2024-05-03 12:55:58 +00:00Commented May 3, 2024 at 12:55
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The term you’re looking for is “oxymoron”. An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines seemingly contradictory terms to create a unique expression. Examples include phrases like “jumbo shrimp,” “deafening silence,” and "loving hate". These self-contradictory combinations are often used in literature and everyday conversation to evoke thought and emphasize contrasts.
