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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Oxymoron

Is "good thief " an oxymoron?
  

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A weak one, perhaps. Most lists on the internet stretch the concept. Good ones are paradoxical: Deafening silence Irregular pattern Quiet riot Serious joke Sweet sorrow Military intelligence

— Mister Micawber

  • A weak one, perhaps.
  • Most lists on the internet stretch the concept.
  • Good ones are paradoxical: Deafening silence Irregular pattern Quiet riot Serious joke Sweet sorrow Military intelligence
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A weak one, perhaps. Most lists on the internet stretch the concept. Good ones are paradoxical:

Deafening silence
Irregular pattern
Quiet riot
Serious joke
Sweet sorrow
Military intelligence
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what about an honest thief? how different is that from good thief?
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Anonymouswhat about an honest thief?
Ah, that's much better! I'll let you suggest the difference: use your dictionary.
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