Interesting Use of the English Language

I copied some of the examples cited below from others, but many of them are originals thoughts, coming from me.

I often wonder why we use certain expressions, or words, which have a different meaning in the same sentence. We also use words which are unnecessary. Hopefully, you’ll get a kick out of the following. For whatever it’s worth, this brief article will make you more aware of the words and/or expressions used by others and/or yourself.

• Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway?
• Why does “slow down” and “slow up” mean the same thing? 
• Why does “fat chance” and “slim chance” mean the same thing?
• Why is it called “after dark” when it really is “after light”?
• Why do we sing “Take me out to the ball game” when we are already there?
• Why are they called “stands” when they are made for sitting? 
• Why are a “wise man” and a “wise guy” opposites? 
• If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? 
• He was shot in “Broad Daylight”! Is there something called “Narrow Daylight”?
• Why do people say she gave birth to a “Baby” Boy? Is it possible to give birth to an Adult boy?
• Why do we say the food in this restaurant is “awfully” good?
• She spoke in a “Loud” Whisper.
• The company had “Negative” Growth last year.
• His girlfriend is “Pretty” ugly.
• The comedian was “Seriously” Funny.
• I’m on a “Working” Vacation.
• Did you ever order “Jumbo” Shrimp in a seafood restaurant?
• There was “Deafening” Silence in the room.
• Who is that woman? She’s an “Uninvited” Guest.
• The performer was a “One Man” Band.
• How many people were at the show? There was a “Small” crowd.
• It was so wet and cold, I was driving on “Frozen” ICE.
• Do you still have the “Original” copies?
• They have “Zero” Tolerance for people of color.
• What did you think of those two communities? “Same Difference”
• After the show, we were “Alone” Together
• After dinner, I had “DIET” Ice Cream.
• The psychiatrist said she has a “Passive” Aggressive personality.
• How would you describe Johnny? He is a “dead man” walking.
• How would you describe Johnny? He is an “honest” thief.
• That was a “deceptively” honest presentation.
• What is your ultimate goal in life? I want to “Go Back to the Future”.
• I’m sorry, but that is your “only” choice?
• Your actions placed us in a “fine” mess.
• What kind of utensils do they use in that restaurant? “Plastic” Silverware.
• How would you describe your husband? He’s a “BIG” Baby
• The Homicide Detective asked, did you kill your husband? I definitely remember
• The Homicide Detective asked, do you know who killed your husband? Only TIME will tell.
• The Homicide Detective asked, do you know who killed your husband? The writing is on the wall!
• The Homicide Detective asked, did you love your husband. I was “head over heels” in love with him.
• The Homicide Detective said to the wife, “Your answers to my questions, opens up “a can of worms.”
• I spent the last two weeks preparing for my “impromptu” speech.
• I ate an 8-ounce slice of “pound cake”.
• I paid too much for the sofa, but it was worth it.
• How would you describe your boyfriend? He’s dumb as a doorknob.
• How will you solve this problem? We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.
• The woman told her girlfriend, please stop “airing your dirty laundry”.
• Have you recovered from your illness? Yes, “I’m Back in the Saddle”.
• Did you make a decision yet? No, I’m between a rock and a hard place.”
• Are you and Gloria still fighting” No, “we buried the hatchet.”
• How did you like your blind date? Not very much, he is “older than dirt”.
• Finally, I love this one. May I ask you a question?