I read recently that the definition for the word "literally" is changing

So when commentators say things like "that player is literally on fire" it is still grammatically correct.

Sad times

Posted By: Duck, Aug 30, 14:16:39

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I do hope not. There's plenty of words in the English language.
Posted By: trafford_canary, Aug 30, 14:31:40
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Literally is literally becoming the new metaphorically.
Posted By: Johnny Comecardiff, Aug 30, 14:21:10
jamie redknapp comes out with a few - rooney literally served the ball up on a plate!
Posted By: fond, Aug 30, 14:19:01

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