Idioms are like onions, but with more layers.
Or so we've heard.
Here's a list of idioms that are so layered, they're almost three-dimensional:
- Break a leg (but not your back)
- Beat around the bush (but don't get caught)
- Call it a spade (but don't get sued)
- Cry over spilled milk (but not over spilled blood)
- Don't cry over spilt milk (but do cry over spilled blood)