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Old 05-29-2002, 11:42 PM   #10
Nic Name
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I think he means it is actually, virtually available in roughly two hours ... literally.

Quote:
Main Entry: lit.er.al.ly
Pronunciation: 'li-t&-r&-lE, 'li-tr&-lE, 'li-t&r-lE
Function: adverb
Date: 1533
1 : in a literal sense or manner : ACTUALLY
2 : in effect : VIRTUALLY
usage Since some people take sense 2 to be the opposite of sense 1, it has been frequently criticized as a misuse. Instead, the use is pure hyperbole intended to gain emphasis, but it often appears in contexts where no additional emphasis is necessary.
So, as pure hyperbole, Jag has used the word correctly, though unnecessary in the context. :p

Actually, I think he literally pulled the stat out of his ass.

Last edited by Nic Name; 05-29-2002 at 11:49 PM.
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