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Is it common to say "100 percent" to exaggerate something in English?

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Rebecca

Oh, yes, that's true! It's often used to exaggerate or emphasize a point. It's the same as saying "definitely." It's also nice to use as an affirmative response to something. These days, people even just say "100" as a response to something. It's very informal though! Ex: I loved this movie so much more than the other one. 100 percent. Ex: A: This vacation is going to be wild. B: 100 percent.

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