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Note the proper use of "literally." (Original Post) MrScorpio Aug 2017 OP
This is literally a great example of incorrect usage of "literally" unblock Aug 2017 #1
replace the final "the" with "a" and it works grantcart Aug 2017 #3
What? rock Aug 2017 #2
Literally has literally lost its meaning central scrutinizer Aug 2017 #4

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(56,261 posts)
1. This is literally a great example of incorrect usage of "literally"
Sun Aug 13, 2017, 01:01 PM
Aug 2017

hundreds of nazis taking to the streets with flaming torches with no consequences would constitute a very narrow definition of white privilege.

It's certainly a compelling *example* of white privilege, but as a definition, it would preclude individuals, non-nazis, or people without lit torches from having or exhibiting white privilege.

rock

(13,218 posts)
2. What?
Sun Aug 13, 2017, 01:17 PM
Aug 2017

I can't use 'literally' with a metaphoric meaning!? Sure I can! Many people do, every day.

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