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Note the proper use of "literally." (Original Post)
MrScorpio
Aug 2017
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(52,451 posts)1. This is literally a great example of incorrect usage of "literally"
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.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)3. replace the final "the" with "a" and it works
I can't use 'literally' with a metaphoric meaning!? Sure I can! Many people do, every day.
central scrutinizer
(11,666 posts)4. Literally has literally lost its meaning