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Don’t rock the apple cart

Posted: January 10, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: apple, boat, cart, FOOD, THINGS | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

This congruent malaphor mixes the similar meaning phrases “upset the apple cart” and “rock the boat”.    A good example of the use of this malaphor is in a description of an Upper West Side apartment for rent:

“Minimum Age Limit For Renters : If you are coming to NYC for a big party weekend, this is probably not your place. I have fabulous neighbors and there is a great, great staff and take great care to not rock the apple cart.”

http://www.vrbo.com/216973

One Comment on “Don’t rock the apple cart”

  1. Matt Best's avatar Matt Best says:
    March 21, 2014 at 1:29 am

    What an awesome malaphor!

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