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noun • a combination of two or more metaphors that together produce a ridiculous effect | ||||||||
| 26% | 10 | Bottleneck that causes congestion or delays | ||||||
noun • a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel • a point of congestion or blockage | ||||||||
| 26% | 7 | Bottleneck | ||||||
verb • become or cause to become obstructed | ||||||||
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MIXEDMETAPHOR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MIXEDMETAPHOR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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