English Idioms, Phrasal Verbs & Literary Figures SZABMU 2025
PMDC Verified Question 3 of 27
What does "I've told you a million times" mean?
A
To provide an exact count
B
To emphasize frustration or impatience
C
To confuse the listener
D
To make the character sound foolish
Tap any option to test your recall and reveal the step-by-step Propolis autopsy.

Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option B: To emphasize frustration or impatience
Concept: Figurative Language (Hyperbole).

Solution: The statement uses extreme exaggeration (hyperbole) not intended to be taken literally, but to express strong emotion, annoyance, or impatience.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Hyperbole does not represent a literal numeric count.

  • Option C: The phrase is a widely understood idiom, not meant to confuse.

  • Option D: It is a standard rhetorical device, not an indication of foolishness.

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