blow out of proportions: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  Global EnglishinformalMachine
  • Variant form of 'blow out of proportion'; to exaggerate or make something seem more serious or significant than it really is.

  Examples

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  • I think you're blowing this issue out of proportions; it's not as bad as you say.

    Creo que estás exagerando este problema; no es tan grave como dices.

  • During the meeting, she blew the conflict out of proportions, making it seem like a major dispute.

    Durante la reunión, ella exageró el conflicto, haciéndolo parecer una gran disputa.

  • They tend to blow out of proportions every minor setback, which makes the team morale worse.

    Tienden a exagerar cada pequeño contratiempo, lo que empeora la moral del equipo.