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I’ve told you a million times not to call me during my favorite show.
hyperbole
That hotel room was so small that even the mice had hunched shoulders.
hyperbole
Every word Laurie says is a lie, including “a” and “the.”
hyperbole
You must admit, Ken isn’t the most talented singer in the world.
hyperbole
I’ve wanted to go to France since the beginning of time.
hyperbole
How ugly is that shirt? Well, if you paid more than a nickel for it, you were ripped off.
hyperbole
Sally was a tad annoyed when her brother sneaked a peak at her secret diary.
understatement
“The weather is brisk,” Nathan admitted, as the thermometer read minus ten degrees Fahrenheit.
understatement
“Oh, I’ve been known to bang out a chord or two,” said the renowned concert pianist.
understatement
Herbert doesn’t actually brush his teeth; he just waves a toothbrush near his mouth.
understatement
Maya was somewhat pleased when she aced the calculus final.
understatement
