Hyperboles vs. Idioms

A ______ is a type of figurative language that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis

• hyperbole

• idiom

A ______ is a common phrase that means something different from its literal meaning.

• hyperbole

• idiom

Getting fired turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

• hyperbole

• idiom

Her smile was a mile wide.

• hyperbole

• idiom

I ate so much on Thanksgiving, I weigh more than a whale.

• hyperbole

• idiom

Don’t beat around the bush, just say what you really mean.

• hyperbole

• idiom

I had a ton of chores to do.

• hyperbole

• idiom

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• hyperbole

• idiom

That was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

• hyperbole

• idiom

I’m sorry but I just can’t seem to wrap my head around it.

• hyperbole

• idiom