FIGURES OF SPEECH
Credit: NY Times Crossword
October 15, 2000
Patrick Berry

If "Give me a mudpack" is a facial expression, what about................

1. "My suitcase is better than your suitcase."
2. "You're hauling three tons of hay?"
3. "Olympic track events are thrilling."
4. "You might want to check the battery."
5. "I'm making a quilt."
6. "I'll give you $5,000 for that restaurant section with stools."

Answers:

1. Baggage claim
2. Loaded question
3. Running commentary
4. Auto suggestion
5. Blanket statement
6. Counter offer