In George Carlin’s book, Brain Droppings, Carlin lists his favorite oxymorons, including but not limited to:

  • Assistant Supervisor
  • Original Copy
  • Limited Lifetime Guarantee
  • Forward Lateral
  • Partial Cease-Fire
  • Uninvited Guest
  • Full-time Day Care
  • Business Ethics

Just in case you didn’t know, according to Hyperdictionary an oxymoron (pronounced: `âksi’mowrân) means “conjoining contradictory terms”.

Do you have any favorite oxymorons to share? Leave a comment and maybe this will turn into a repository of oxymorons to use in daily conversation.