10 Examples of Oxymorons

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3. Definitely Maybe

This is another fairly popular term that also directly contradicts itself. If something is definite, then it means that there is no doubt over it, whereas maybe means that we cannot be completely sure. Despite this, the term is used often in everyday speech, with many users apparently unaware that the term is a contradiction at all.

This oxymoron is often used in situations where somebody wants to express that they have a genuine interest in attending an event, for example, but they cannot be sure they can make it. For example, when somebody wishes to accept a dinner invitation, but will first need to find a babysitter.

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