I would KILL for that!

Do you ever stop and think about phrases we commonly use to convey a message, that in all actuality are a bit insane? Example: "I would KILL for a piece of chocolate right now."

Really? You would? Oh, you would... well then, I have a few questions for you.

Could you please specify what you mean when you say "kill"? I need to know whether I should be removing all the plants from your care to save their lives, or if I should be calling animal protective services. Perhaps I should call the cops and have you admitted for a suicide watch.

Maybe you mean you would kill anyone with chocolate so that you could get your hands on it. If that's the case, thank you for specifying. I will now be sure to never again eat, talk, or think chocolate in your presence. I will also be ready to put myself between you and any child I see passing with a piece of Halloween candy in their possession. I'll make sure to keep you away from schools on Valentine's day, birthday parties, the NRA holiday party, and every other situation that could provide the opportunity for you to kill for chocolate.

Or maybe you're just asking me to give you 75 cents to go buy a candy bar?