May 7
Misuse of literal and literally
Posted on Friday, May 7, 2010 in Misused words and expressions
Literal, literally.
Often incorrectly used in support of exaggeration or violent metaphor.
Poor: A literal flood of abuse.
Better: A flood of abuse.
Poor: Literally dead with fatigue.
Better: Almost dead with fatigue (dead tired).
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