Fig Language 6-4:Hyperbole and Idioms

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What figure of speech is used in the sentence: "It's impossible to wake Mandy up in the morning."?

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hyperbole

Front

What is the phrase "throw in the towel" an example of?

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idiom

Front

Hold your horses!

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idiom

Front

This backpack weighs a ton!

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hyperbole

Front

I just called Ali, and she said she would be here in a second.

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hyperbole

Front

I sure hope this car is not a lemon!

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idiom

Front

I could hear his heart pounding from across the room.

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hyperbole

Front

What is the expression 'tie the knot' an example of?

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idiom

Front

"I'm going to be 100 years old by the time they finish this puzzle."

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hyperbole

Front

I wish the test was over. I have butterflies in my stomach.

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idiom