Expresses strong feelings towards something or someone you really like.

Emotional Intensity

Used figuratively and not to suggest physical destruction.

Not Literal

Common in casual speech and dialogue, not in formal writing.

Describes something physically broken into many pieces, often irreparably.

Can imply a violent or sudden breakage, not a gentle separation.

Evokes a vivid image of destruction or damage, enhancing description.

Used to stress that every part of something is flawed or inadequate.

Highlights a negative opinion about the entirety of an item or concept.

Can be an exaggeration, not to be taken as complete failure.