This is the best class in the world! This is the best class in the world!!!

Hyperbole ( 과장 ) When you say something in an exaggerated ( 과장된 ) way, for dramatic ( 극적인 ) effect. It is not literal, don’t take it seriously!

Reality ( 현실 ) The truth, the way things really are, the actual ( 실제 ) situation ( 사태 ).

Hyperbole: Oh my god, I nearly died when… my cat ran away/my mom found my diary/my boyfriend left me!

Reality: You were shocked / sad / embarrassed. BUT you did not come close to death!

Hyperbole: I’m going to kill you / him / her!

Reality: You’re very angry, but not a killer!

Hyperbole: I’m starving ( 배고파 죽 겠어 )!

Reality: You’re very hungry, but lunch is in 10 minutes. Starving is when you’re nearly dead.

Hyperbole: I’ve told you a million times to… clean your room / wash the dishes / do your homework! OR I’ve told you a million times that… I can’t come / I don’t know!

Reality: You’ve said the same thing over and over and over!

Hyperbole: You’re crazy / insane!

Reality: You do or say things that are unusual or scary. You’re not really insane ( 미친 ).

Hyperbole: It took me two seconds to… do my homework / learn to drive / walk home.

Reality: You did it very quickly, but it took more than two seconds! You are NOT The Flash !

Hyperbole: It is the best cake / car / show / lesson in the world!

Reality: You liked it a lot, but is it really the best in the WORLD?! Best soccer player in the world! Uh… really? Messi says no!

The Best. Review. Ever!!! 1: I nearly died = It was very sad / scary / embarrassing 2: I’m going to kill you = I’m very angry with you 3: I’m starving = I’m very hungry 4: A million times = Say the same thing many times 5: You’re crazy = You do or say strange things 6: It took two seconds = It was very quick 7: The best in the world = You think it’s amazing, brilliant, wonderful

Can you guess ( 추측 ) what these phrases mean?

I’m freezing!

It weighs a ton!

He eats like a pig!

Don’t be a baby!