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List of Hyperboles  
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HYPERBOLE- is a figure of speech that uses an exaggerated or extravagant statement to create a strong emotional response. Hyperbole is frequently used for humor.

	I tried a thousand times.
	I was hopping mad.
	I nearly died laughing.
	I could eat a horse.
	There are millions of other things to do.
	You're always doing that.
	Running faster than the speed of light.
	You could be Miss Universe.
	They ran like greased lightning.
	He's got tons of money.
	Her brain is the size of a pea.
	He is older than the hills.
	I will die if she asks me to dance.
	She is as big as an elephant!
	I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
	I have told you a million times not to lie!
	Go and Catch a Falling Star.

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