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24-10-2012, 02:47 PM   #1

Oxymorons


An expression that contains words with opposite meanings, for example “a bitter sweet experience” (=an experience that is both unpleasant and pleasant).

Example: Awfully nice




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24-10-2012, 02:48 PM   #2

Re: Oxymorons


Advanced beginner



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24-10-2012, 05:04 PM   #3

Re: Oxymorons


pretty awful



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24-10-2012, 05:44 PM   #4

Re: Oxymorons


Seriously funny



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24-10-2012, 05:49 PM   #5

Re: Oxymorons


sickeningly healthy



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24-10-2012, 07:18 PM   #6

Re: Oxymorons


Baggy tights



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24-10-2012, 08:33 PM   #7

Re: Oxymorons


Fine mess...........



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24-10-2012, 09:17 PM   #8

Re: Oxymorons


pretty
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24-10-2012, 09:18 PM   #9

Re: Oxymorons


Accurate estimate



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24-10-2012, 10:24 PM   #10

Re: Oxymorons


Living dead



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