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What figure of speech is represented in this line: "I've told you a million times not to do that"?

Question #47137. Asked by vpham.
Last updated May 03 2022.

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Hyperbole - a figure of speech consisting of exaggerated statement used to express a strong feeling or to produce a strong impression and not intended to be taken literally.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hyperbole

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperbole

Response last updated by gtho4 on May 03 2022.
May 04 2004, 3:47 PM

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What figure of speech is represented in this line: "I've told you a million times not to do that"?

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