"He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious"
- Yogi Berra
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The quote is a famous example of Yogi Berra's traditional malapropisms. The right term is "ambidextrous," suggesting capable of making use of both hands similarly well. Nonetheless, Berra mixed up the word with "amphibious," meaning capable of residing on land as well as in water. The humorous mix-up has actually become a popular instance of Berra's wit and also appeal.
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