The phrase "hit the road" is an example of figurative language. It uses a non-literal expression to communicate that the family is about to leave or go on a trip.
It's chore day and your parents have tasked you with cleaning your room. You waited until your family was about to leave for the park to finally start cleaning.
Your mom says, "I asked you to clean up several times already. We're about to hit the road. You can join us once you have finished."
What type of language was used when your mother said your family was about to "hit the road"?
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Rude Language
Literal language
Figurative language
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