Dec 6, 2020 · hyperbole extravagant exaggeration Merriam-Webster hyperbole exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally Webster’s New World College Dictionary Question: Which …

Jan 13, 2015 · Hi, Why an, not a, hyperbole in the following sentence from The Statment of Articles on Impeachment. "Today I am an inquisitor. An hyperbole would not be fictional and would not overstate …

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? - …

Jul 26, 2010 · Somebody has been trying to persuade me that "hyperbole" has a stronger meaning than "exaggeration" - a sort of exaggerated exaggeration. The dictionaries point to its Greek origin as a …

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 …

Sep 10, 2021 · Or, "He is cheetah-fast on his feet". (Though I prefer "He runs as fast as a cheetah"). I would note that this is hyperbole. The fastest cheetah has been clocked at 75 mph. Whereas the …

Mar 3, 2016 · Hi guys! I was wondering if I could get the meaning of that sentence which is" He’s not usually given to hyperbole." in the example sentence for hyperbole in Oxford learners dictionary . …

Sep 7, 2011 · Hi, How can I distinguish between the gradable and ungradable adjectives? For instance, some people say that "delicious" is an gradable adjective but I insisted that it is an ungradable …

Feb 15, 2023 · The origin, with respect to work may be "to work your fingers off" or "work your fingers to the bone", and such sayings are examples of hyperbole. Variations include: Work your …

Dec 17, 2018 · I use this phrase so often these days it should be my motto. It's amusing in a childish way. I also like the image of having to "screw one's head on", or " back on". "To lose one's head" is a …