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phoebe
May 27, 2016

It's just a hyperbole used for overdramatics.

Explanation:

People use the word "literally" figuratively in order to make a point. By saying, "I literally washed a thousand dishes!" What you're trying to imply is, "I literally washed a ridiculous amount of dishes". You know?

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