I know people, myself included, that frequently hyperbolize the statement, "I've tried everything!" when accomplishing a rather pedantic task, like trying to fall asleep, contact a vendor, or get rid of a headache.
"Trying everything" is really only trying one or two things, to be honest.
Like, have you tried eating a cup of broccoli?
No?
Well, maybe you should.
Because that would be a little more truthful.
"Virtue signaling",
TWS
Mike: Have you tried decapitating yourself?
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