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What is the term for a contradictory phrase such as "fresh frozen?"
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What is the term for a contradictory phrase such as "fresh frozen?"
fresh-frozen, friendly fire, and jumbo shrimp are called oxymorons. Check out the link below.

http://www.oxymorons.com/oxymorons.html
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And here: http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/oxymoron.html
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fresh-frozen, friendly fire, and jumbo shrimp are called oxymorons. Check out the link below.

http://www.oxymorons.com/oxymorons.html
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