exaggeration

simple noun13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4

Similar to great exaggeration, emphasizing the large scale of the overstatement.

Used to describe a significant overstatement.

Used to describe a very large and obvious overstatement.

Suggests an overstatement that is fanciful or not based in reality.

Similar to mild exaggeration, indicating a small degree of overstatement.

Used to describe a minor overstatement.

Refers to the extent or level of overstatement.

A phrase used to introduce a strong but true statement, emphasizing its accuracy.

A common phrase to say that something is a slight exaggeration.

Used to emphasize that a statement, although it may seem surprising, is literally true.

Similar to 'be given to', means to be likely to exaggerate.

Means to have a tendency to exaggerate.

To take into account that a statement may be exaggerated when judging its truthfulness.