Oxymorons

A collection of words with mixed messages.

Lexicon

• Bite the bullet

  To take a shot, but not really.

  See also Paradoxes

• Jumbo jet

  A large airplane, but not really.

  See also Ironies

• Clever trick

  A not-so-clever trick.

  See also Understatements

• Act natural

  To act unnatural.

  See also Overstatements

• Living room

  Not really a room.

  See also Contradictions

More oxymorons are available on the Appendix page!