Rule #984

It's easy to fall behind right before you cross the finish line.

Rule #722 (End of Mixed Metaphor Week #2 & Sequel Month)

Mixed Metaphor #14:

When life gives you lemons, skin a cat.

Rule #721

Mixed Metaphor #13:

The squeaky wheel gets the worm.

Rule #720

Mixed Metaphor #12:

Ask a silly question and sleeping dogs lie.

Rule #719

Mixed Metaphor #11:

It's better to have loved and lost than to cry over spilt milk.

Rule #718

Mixed Metaphor #10:

April showers speak louder than words.

Rule #717

Mixed Metaphor #9:

A rose by any other name keeps the doctor away.

Rule #716 (Beginning of Mixed Metaphor Week #2)

Mixed Metaphor #8:

A rolling stone never boils.

Rule #631 (End of Mixed Metaphor Theme Week)

Mixed Metaphor #7:

If at first you don't succeed, die by the sword.

Rule #630

Mixed Metaphor #6:

You can't teach an old dog to take the bull by the horns.

Rule #629

Mixed Metaphor #5:

Don't make mountains before swine.

Rule #628

Mixed Metaphor #4:

Don't judge a gift horse by its cover.

Rule #627

Mixed Metaphor #3:

A penny saved is worth two in the bush.

Rule #626

Mixed Metaphor #2:

People who live in glass houses sink ships.

Rule #625 (Beginning of Mixed Metaphor Theme Week)

This week, we're mixing and matching metaphors to make all new aphorisms. Here we go:

Mixed Metaphor #1:

Don't count your chickens before they cross the road.