Phrase blends include examples like 'in one shape' (in one piece + shape), 'easy-go-lucky' (easy-going + happy-go-lucky), 'count my lucky blessings' (count my lucky stars + count my blessings + thank my lucky stars), and 'hit the stack' (hit the ceiling + blow his stack + hit the sack), revealing competition at the phrase level.

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Douglas Hofstadter

Evidence Quote

in one shape...easy-go-lucky...Count my lucky stars...Count my blessings, thank my lucky stars...hit the stack...hit the ceiling, blow his stack...hit the sack. [1:01:44]

Source

Analogy as the Core of CognitionStanford
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:12:22 PM

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