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"I literally exploded with rage!" Using the word literally in this way grates on many a stickler's ear. Moreover, if it's okay to use the word "literally" figuratively, then what do you say when you actually do mean "literally"? The hosts discuss a related article in Slate called "The Word We Love to Hate." This is part of a complete episode.


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