Dec 16, 2010 · For me, now, the questions become very similar to those in the simpler case: Is this just exaggeration? - hyperbole. Or, is this a leap of imagination into a world in which it is freezing? - …

Jun 17, 2021 · Hello, May I please ask about the figure of speech in the following: " the sky was black and close to the house-tops." from Native Sun. Thanks.

Aug 9, 2008 · Hi, I recently felt particularly stupid to learn that "hyperbole" seems to be defined as intentional exaggeration for effect. I had always thought it usually referred to unintentional …

Oct 5, 2004 · Si, Artrella, both these expressions are used in spoken English. They are both used to express that you are very worried about something. They can often be used interchangeably: I have …

Dec 14, 2005 · Hello, I'd like to know the difference of meaning between these two forms. I aim at doing / I aim to do. This is unclear to me if they are equivalent or if aim at is a bit aggressive, or if I miss …

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Jul 16, 2021 · I don't think I have ever heard anyone say, "It's blowing a gale" without preceding it with "Blimey" and with a large measure of humor. I have. It doesn't sound that humorous to me; more like …

Apr 13, 2012 · Just like " own his wife and kids," these are impossible outcomes of a lawsuit, but express how completely the subject has placed himself at the mercy of the person with the power to …

Aug 22, 2013 · Hyperbole and over-the-top description are overwhelmingly common in English. So the rules about gradability are broken every day, everywhere, by almost every speaker of English. We …

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