As it stands it is a figurative expression and therefore an idiom. In context it could also conceivably be a hyperbolic statement, ie. an exaggeration. It is more aptly a non sequitur, as half of forever is still, in effect, forever.
It is actually an idiom.
No. Hyperbole involves massive exaggeration. 'Sleeping more deeply than an Egyptian Mummy', now that's hyperbole.
Yes, its an idiom because it's a saying. It might also be either a hyperbole(an exaggeration) or a metaphor(a comparison between two things without using like, as, or than).
Language not meant to be take literally is called figurative language.
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Idiom
It is actually an idiom.
No, "blew his top" is considered an idiom.
Hyperbole
In fact, no, feeling blue is not a hyperbole, it's more of a metaphor. A hyperbole is a exaggeration.
"Life is just a bowl of cherries" is a popular idiom that at one point was made into a song. It simply means that life is good and everything is going great!
It is just an exaggerated way of saying something happens quite often - it is hyperbole, not an idiom.
yes it does not compare anything so it is an idiom
No. Hyperbole involves massive exaggeration. 'Sleeping more deeply than an Egyptian Mummy', now that's hyperbole.
Yes, its an idiom because it's a saying. It might also be either a hyperbole(an exaggeration) or a metaphor(a comparison between two things without using like, as, or than).
Also, for good and all. Permanently, forever. .
Cranny.