In the essence of time
Posted: September 17, 2013 Filed under: TIME | Tags: blended idioms, expressions, humor, in the interest of time, language, malaphors, mixed idioms, time is of the essence, words 5 CommentsThis subtle malaphor is a mix of “in the interest of saving time” (in order to save time) and “time is of the essence” (meeting the deadlines is essential). Could have been spoken by a dyslexic lawyer. Thanks to Lin Sewell for sending this one in.
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