"Old news" is considered an oxymoron because news by definition is expected to be current and up-to-date. The term "old news" implies that it is no longer new or relevant, contradicting the typical nature of news.
Definition of oxymoro: A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear together Definition of news: Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events. Therefore, news cannot be old, so the word old contradicts the word news, therefore creating an oxymoron.
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
what is an oxymoron for vaguely
a bandit + old fashion nice guy
There is no antonym to oxymoron
what is the purpose of an oxymoron
The Oxymoron was created in 2007.
Is dry water a oxymoron
Most soldiers are adults. To get in the army, you have to be at least 16 years old.
The antonym of an oxymoron is a tautology. For example: "almost exactly" is an oxymoron. "Tiny little" is a tautology.
An oxymoron is a phrase that has words that counteract eachother. So working vacation is an oxymoron itself.
yes, BIG BABY is an oxymoron