Successfully botching or combining
two cliché’s into one
new phrase that makes no sense, but
still allows the listener to understand the intended platitude.
Jeffrey coined another classic amalgamadage today. We were talking about trying to minimize the aggravation our customer was experiencing, and he blurts out, “Spite my nose of the very
hand that feeds us.” It was an incredible blend of “Cut off your nose despite
your face” and “Bite the hand that feeds you.” I was rendered speechless, yet still managed to take copious notes.