Ilana Wilesのインスタグラム(mommyshorts) - 7月19日 04時07分

The other day, I was giving Harlow a bath. She’d been in there for awhile (she loves her baths) and said, “I’ve been in here for literally six hours.” I thought that was the perfect time to educate her on the real definition of “literally,” because it’s a pet peeve of mine when people use it incorrectly. I explained that when you say “literally” it has to be the exact truth. It can’t be an exaggeration. I wasn’t sure she would understand but then she said, “So, I’ve literally been in this bath for a half hour.” “Yes, I said. That’s probably true.” She got it. Later that same day, as I was putting Harlow to bed, she wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged me tightly. “Mama?” She asked, snuggling her head into my shoulder so that I couldn’t see her face. “Yes, Harlow?” “I think you are the best Mama ever.” She paused. “Like, literally.” 😭❤️

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emilypcs @mommyshorts The word “literally” has been used this way for literally hundreds of years. The double meaning is called a meaning inversion and it’s a subtle use of language where the seemingly contradictory meaning acts as an intensifier rather than an error. We’re all entitled to our pet peeves, but my views on this word changed completely once I learned its history. Now I love using it to mean figuratively, as people have been doing for centuries. Language is fun!

riztriz @mommyshorts @picosaaa Although I was disappointed to find out, literally has been used to mean “figuratively” for a long time - Charles Dickens used it that way in Nicholas Nickelby and I *think* (but couldn’t verify in my quick google search) that Shakespeare used it that way too! Google if you’re interested - there are a bunch of articles about it. Doesn’t mean I don’t still hate the non-literal use of the word but interesting to know!

kerrilync7 I saw an interview with Mike Schur, (who has the same pet peeve) talking about Parks & Rec and Rob Lowe's use of "LITerally" and said that Webster's dictionary has actually added to the definition of literally to show that people use it to mean "figuratively" ? womp womp @mommyshorts

jessie_rae2112 Aww so sweet. My husband explained air quotes to my 5 1/2 yo son after I "helped" him up his bunk bed and he banged his knee. Now he uses air quotes (mostly in the right situation) and it's hilarious.

larlymac So beautiful!!! You are literally the best for teaching her how to accurately use ‘literally’. I’m a teacher and it figuratively drives me crazy when kids use it incorrectly!

sandrarand My kids say 'literacy' instead of 'literally' (and not in the "right" way) and I cant bring myself to correct them. So, ilana, you are literacy the best mom.

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