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  1. an or a hyperbole - WordReference Forums

    Jan 13, 2015 · That's it - that's the entire rule. The only reason hyperbole is questionable at all is that "h" can be kind of tricky since in some words it's pronounced and in others it's silent. It's …

  2. Definition of "hyperbole" - WordReference Forums

    Dec 6, 2020 · a way of speaking or writing that makes someone or something sound much bigger, better, smaller, worse, more unusual, etc., than they are: Although he’s not given to hyperbole, …

  3. I'm freezing - metaphor or hyperbole or both?

    Dec 16, 2010 · B's case is that a metaphor uses a figure from one field to elucidate another. When the figure is from the same field, it's hyperbole, so being freezing isn't a metaphor for being …

  4. hyperbole - WordReference Forums

    Aug 9, 2008 · WordReference English definition: hyperbole noun 1 hyperbole, exaggeration extravagant exaggeration There is nothing about intention there, but, in Random House …

  5. Hyperbole - more than just exaggeration? - WordReference Forums

    Jul 26, 2010 · Here's a definition from MW for hyperbole: : extravagant exaggeration that represents something as much greater or less, better or worse, or more intense than it really is …

  6. He’s not usually given to hyperbole. | WordReference Forums

    Mar 3, 2016 · in the example sentence for hyperbole in Oxford learners dictionary . Thanks for the answers in advance. A.

  7. the sky was black and close [hyperbole?] - WordReference Forums

    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.

  8. rip someone a new one | WordReference Forums

    Jan 3, 2020 · It is a hyperbole of a hyperbole. The first hyperbole is "ream one's asshole" or "ream his butt". ream his ass ream (one's) ass 1. vulgar slang To aggressively and angrily rebuke, …

  9. word for living in various places for a period of time

    Mar 19, 2021 · "Nomadic" (perhaps a hyperbole) but could be used. For years I lived a nomadic existence living at no one city for more than one year. Nomadic definition and meaning | …

  10. Butterflies/ knots in your stomach | WordReference Forums

    Oct 5, 2004 · Hi ikbendeliefdemoe, It is used here (that is, in America) at least sometimes for the same reason. Here's a link to a page that addresses the question: