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? - …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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Feb 26, 2018 · I would say that this is a matter of mild hyperbole rather than strict logic. After all what does 'good' actually mean? Scenario - A room contains 10 people. John: You are a worthless human …

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 …

Mar 21, 2016 · Assuming the football coach meant, using hyperbole, hanging in the sense of capital punishment, he just got the expression wrong. Probably not a rare thing for football coaches. From is …

Jul 22, 2013 · No. It's called hyperbole - deliberately overstating something for a dramatic or rhetorical effect. We English-speakers make up similar phrases all the time. The difference between "I hear …