Mixed metaphors

the use in the same expression of two or more metaphors that are incongruous or illogical when combined
 

example ism: #246
That’s the name of the ball we’re in.
Derivation
That’s the name of the game we’re in, mashed perfectly by our President with, That’s a whole new ball game.


 

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