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Weighs a tonne

Weighs a tonne

Is very heavy.

This suitcase weighs a tonne, Aarav! What did you pack?

Remember: A tonne is 1,000 kg, so no suitcase really weighs that. Exaggerating makes the point stronger. Note the British spelling 'tonne'.

Short lessonSaying more or lessSometimes we stretch the truth, shrink it, or give things human feelings to make a point.

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