2025-01-08
33 分钟In my opinion, people in the United States are dramatic, and one of the ways we express that drama is through hyperboles.
Have you ever heard someone say, I'm so hungry I could eat a horse?
Well, if so, that's a hyperbole.
It's not to be taken literally.
They probably wouldn't actually eat a horse.
It just expresses how extremely hungry they are.
Hyperboles, in general, are figures of speech that involve exaggerated statements and claims that, once again, are not to be taken literally.
They're used to emphasize a point or to evoke strong feelings, such as humor, drama, or enthusiasm.
In today's lesson, my mom, Mara, is on the show as my guest, and together we'll share common hyperboles in English.
First, we'll go through a list of common ones so that you get a good feel for them.
Then we'll chat about life using hyperboles in conversation.
Each question I ask, my mom will use a common hyperbole.
Be sure to check out the episode notes for the cheat sheet of hyperboles used in today's lesson.
And if you would like the premium content for this lesson, which includes the PDF, transcript, quiz, and more, be sure to sign up to season four.
You'll find the link in the episode notes or on the website@americanenglishpodcast.com without further ado, let's begin.
Hi, everybody.
My name is Shauna, and this is the American English Podcast.
My goal here is to teach you the English spoken in the United States through common expressions, pronunciation tips, and interesting cultural snippets or stories.
I hope to keep this fun, useful, and interesting.
Let's do it.