literally

/ˈlɪtərəli/ adverb

Definition

ORIGINAL MEANING › having the real or original meaning of a word or phrase: They were responsible for literally millions of deaths.

EMPHASIZING informal › used to emphasize what you are saying: He missed that kick literally by miles!

(Definition of literally adverb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to manage not to be destroyed, harmed or permanently affected by the difficult situation you...

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