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As long as your arm

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Exaggeration

Used to emphasize that something is very long, often more than expected or manageable.

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The shopping list for the party was as long as your arm.
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Colloquial Usage

Widely used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speeches.

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I have a to-do list as long as your arm this weekend.
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Metaphorical

Not a literal measurement; it means 'very long' but doesn't specify actual length.

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Her wedding preparations included a to-do list as long as your arm.
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