Totally for Dummies

You can also use "totally" when you want to emphasize that something is complete or absolute. For example, have you ever heard someone saying, "I totally forgot to bring my lunch to school"? What do you think they mean by that? Well, they basically mean that they completely forgot to bring their lunch, without leaving any bits or pieces behind. It's when something is done or happened in a way that leaves no room for doubt or uncertainty.

Now, let's think about it in a different way. Do you know how when you mix two ingredients together to make a delicious recipe? Let's say you're making chocolate chip cookies. You need to combine the butter, sugar, flour, and chocolate chips. When you mix them together really well, until all the ingredients are evenly distributed and you can't see any clumps of butter or sugar anymore, that's like saying you've totally mixed the ingredients. Every part is equally blended and there's no trace of a single ingredient standing out. It's the same idea with "totally" – when something is done in a way that leaves nothing untouched or incomplete.

So, to sum it all up, "totally" means complete agreement or complete in every way. It's like saying "absolutely" or "completely" but in a more relaxed and friendly way. So, the next time you hear someone saying "totally," you'll know they're expressing their full agreement or talking about something being done in its entirety.