halphorism
A common saying or phrase of which the second half is usually omitted.
Most people don't realize, but "Curiosity killed the cat" is actually a misleading halphorism; it actually ends with "but satisfaction brought it back".
俚语 | halphorism |
释义 | halphorismA common saying or phrase of which the second half is usually omitted. Most people don't realize, but "Curiosity killed the cat" is actually a misleading halphorism; it actually ends with "but satisfaction brought it back". |
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