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Favourite Oxymorons
Mu Beta Started conversation Jul 29, 2002
The oxymoron - my favourite turn of speech. Expressiveness combind with irony.
Given the general standard of intelligence round here is pretty high. I expect some cultured offerings. A few to kick us off.
Widdecombe Fair
PE Teacher
Wholemeal Bread
Microsoft Works
Further suggestions?
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Favourite Oxymorons
Mu Beta Posted Jul 29, 2002
It's amazing how quick we can p**s off Americans on h2g2, isn't it?
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Favourite Oxymorons
Mu Beta Posted Jul 29, 2002
I don't know - that probably makes sense if you're American troops...
Sorry, doing it again.
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Favourite Oxymorons
Kura-Kura Posted Jul 29, 2002
and....
British English
Australian English
Kiwi English
French English
German English
in fact any English except English
Favourite Oxymorons
Ross Posted Jul 29, 2002
military intelligence
or
police intelligence
tax help line
Favourite Oxymorons
Ross Posted Jul 29, 2002
working holiday
government organisation
cruelty free farm produce
try to relax
Favourite Oxymorons
kelli - ran 2 miles a day for 2012, aiming for the same for 2013 Posted Jul 29, 2002
Income Tax
Favourite Oxymorons
John Luke Posted Jul 29, 2002
"The longest straight curve in motor racing"; Martin Brundle describing part of the new Hockenheim circuit before the German Grand Prix.
A friendly game of poker.
All are welcome to Dublin's most exclusive night club.
John Luke
Favourite Oxymorons
PaulBateman Posted Jul 29, 2002
Central Intelligence Agency
Scientific American
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Anyone called Chastity, Charity, Faith, Joy or Hope
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- 19: John Luke (Jul 29, 2002)
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