Oxymorons

[theclaud]

I ever suggested smart and causual were opposites.

I siggested they are 2 different things. Wearing clean, neat, casual clothes does not qualify as smart. It qualifies as casual.

You suggested they were mutually exclusive. You're wrong.

 

[oldwheels]

One of my most hated, most loathed oxymorons has just been heard on the wireless.

'Premium Economy' airline tickets. Premium is surely the opposite to economy? You cant be tall short, fat thin, or handsome ugly,

And the other one that leaves me spitting feathers is 'smart casual'. Smart and casual are two mutually exclusive concepts, like alive and dead. Its a binary choice, can't be both at once.

I do appreciate that I have too much time on my hands if I'm worrying about such matters, but hey ho.

So what oxymorons grind your gears, and why?

Not sure about the “smart casual”. I must confess I specified that to our staff on the Trade Stand as it did have a meaning ie not business suit but still smart and businesslike.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Eco-friendly car

(See also: "Green motoring")

 

[winjim]

I ever suggested smart and causual were opposites.

I siggested they are 2 different things. Wearing clean, neat, casual clothes does not qualify as smart. It qualifies as casual.

Wait till you hear about chinos, they're gonna blow your mind.

 

[winjim]

You wear smart casual to a conservative party.

 

[PK99]

Pan fried..
What else are you going to fry it in?

Pan fried
Deep fried
Shallow fried
Pan roast

All very different cooking techniques using oil/ fat and a pan

 

[MichaelW2]

With a pair of slacks and a smart blazer, one can be unwelcome everywhere.

 

[winjim]

You wear smart casual to a conservative party.

Lest anyone think I'm being party political, which I don't think I am, I should point out that 'labour party' is also an oxymoron.

 

[dodgy]

Friendly fire.
Fresh frozen.
Military intelligence.

I could go on

 

[Teamfixed]

Adult male?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Friendly fire.
Fresh frozen.
Military intelligence.en

I could go on

Go on then....

😁

 

[swee'pea99]

Exclusive offer. It came in a spam email, so just who is being excluded here? Invertebrates? Root vegetables? Gravel?

 

[Alex321]

I ever suggested smart and causual were opposites.

I siggested they are 2 different things. Wearing clean, neat, casual clothes does not qualify as smart. It qualifies as casual.

It can qualify as both.

While they are "2 different things", they are not mutually exclusive.

 

[Bollo]

Friendly fire.
Fresh frozen.
Military intelligence.

I could go on

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[swee'pea99]

"Your call is very important to us"

No, clearly it isn't, or you'd have someone to talk to me rather than a recorded message.