L is for "Legally Drunk" - Oxymorons
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Overindulgence with alcohol may not be illegal in itself,
but we’ve all seen cases where being drunk may have led to lawbreaking,
particularly behind-the-wheel. Technical terms may vary from state to state,
but “legally drunk” is a frequently used phrase for describing those who have
crossed the line in the law’s eyes.
And it’s an oxymoron.
Consider these
12 possibly synonymous phrases for “legally drunk”:
- allowably buzzed
- Constitutionally crocked
- innocently inebriated
- justly juiced
- lawfully liquored-up
- licitly laced
- permissibly plastered
- properly potted
- rightfully stewed
- statutorily stoned
- three sheets to the wind within the law
- wasted with warrant
Raise your hand, if you don’t already see why “legally drunk”
is oxymoronic. Maybe it’s time to examine another oxymoron: “Less is more.”
What’s an oxymoron?
Basically, an oxymoron is a
phrase that seems contradictory or incongruous. Taken literally, the words do
not make sense. Often, oxymorons find their way into popular usage, becoming
cultural catchwords or frequently used idioms.
Many of these curious wordings
strike us as delightfully amiss. Besides, what sort of whimsical word is
“oxymoron”?
Delightfully Amiss:
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Excellent play on words. :)
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