contradiction in terms

Noun

A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.

Japanese Meaning

構成する単語同士が互いに矛盾し合う表現。 / 複数の語が本来の意味とは反する内容を持ち合わせた言い回し。 / 一見して正当性を欠く、語句上の対立や不一致が見られる表現。

What is this buttons?

Calling the ancient ruins a 'modern marvel' is a contradiction in terms that amused the archaeologists.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

古代の遺跡を「現代の驚異」と呼ぶのは矛盾した表現で、考古学者たちを笑わせた。

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A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.