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exaggerate the extent of something

/ɪgˈzædʒərˌeɪt ðə ɪkˈstɛnt əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ /ɪgˈzædʒəˌreɪt ðə ɪkˈstɛnt əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
collocation Neutral
  1. 1 bir şeyin boyutunu abartmak

Definition (English)

To describe a problem as larger or more serious than the facts show.

Example Sentences

  1. Early reports exaggerated the extent of the damage; in fact, only two houses were badly affected.
    İlk haberler hasarın boyutunu abartmıştı; aslında yalnızca iki ev ciddi şekilde etkilenmişti.
  2. The company was accused of exaggerating the extent of its recycling programme in its advertisements.
    Şirket, reklamlarında geri dönüşüm programının boyutunu abartmakla suçlandı.

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