http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/aug/13/literally-broken-english-language-definition
This article looks at the phrase 'literally' and the fact that it can be used in many different forms when in an utterance. The title suggests that we are using in the wrong way but comments in the article include that by using a phrase such as 'literally' in several different ways it proves that the English language is a beautiful, organic creature that is forever slipping out of our control. In his article it is discussed that as well as the word being used in a literal manner or sense, it can also be used to exaggerate or express a strong feeling towards something.
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