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Karl Horrocks Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Terminology

Hi, I am struggling with the terminology to describe 'bladder was bursting' other than simple alliteration my mind is blank as to how to further define it, any suggestions would be useful. Many thanks.
  

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Karl Horrocks 'bladder was bursting What more can be said?!

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Karl Horrocks'bladder was bursting
What more can be said?!
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Well, it's only that his bladder wasn't actually bursting, is it a metaphor perhaps?
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Karl Horrockst his bladder wasn't actually bursting, is it a metaphor perhaps?
Not a metaphor but hyperbole, I think. He badly had to urinate.
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There are several rather indelicate expressions to indicate the same situation. One involves "floating teeth."
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