Appropriate Use of "Literally"
My transition from urban to rural has illuminated many English phrases I grew up with. I'm not even sure the current generations of kids is familiar with this agricultural heritage. But more on that in a moment. Think of the metaphors that come from a time when most people lived on farms. I have literally cried over spilled milk. We have literally had to make hay when the sun shines. We literally can not count our chickens until they hatch. Our friend Kelly was learning how