Paraprosdokian: n. a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe the first part. Frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect.
Where there's a will, I want to be in it.
I'm trying--very trying.
I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it.
The car stopped on a dime, which unfortunately was in a pedestrian's pocket.
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.
I've never seen him so down--or ever before.
If I am reading this graph correctly, I would be very surprised.
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