An hyperbole is an exegeration for emphasis, dramatic effect etc see example definition You may say it has the same effect as an idiom of communicating a point with greater force. The literary design is however different. Below, in bold, is a list of hyperboles that I have heard Kambas use. I explain the meaning and, when I can, finish with an example/s use in italics.
- Kũsoma mbiti kaakaa: Refers to very high levels of scholarly education. Almost always used in the negative, that is not to praise but to admonish/put off someone. A disputing farmer may tell an agricultural officer "Onetha ũsomete ũkasoma mbiti kaakaa vai ũndũ undavya ĩũlũ wa mĩsungwa"
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