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Hyperbole

Went on forever

Went on forever

Lasted or stretched a very long time.

The queue at the ticket counter went on forever.

Remember: Nothing really goes on forever. The exaggeration shows how tired or bored the speaker felt. Fine in speech; avoid in formal reports.

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

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