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exaggerate difficulties

[ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt ˈdɪfɪkəltiz]
verb phrase
exagerar as dificuldades
1. to represent or describe something as greater, worse, or more significant than it actually is, particularly regarding obstacles or challenges
He tends to exaggerate difficulties whenever he faces a new project.
Ele tende a exagerar as dificuldades sempre que enfrenta um novo projeto.
2. to overstate the degree of hardship or trouble involved in a situation
Don't exaggerate difficulties; we have the resources to handle this task.
Não exagere as dificuldades; temos recursos para lidar com essa tarefa.
NYC Slang
make a big deal out of nothing / blow things outta proportion
Synonyms
overstate difficultiesmagnify problemsblow out of proportionmake a mountain out of a molehillamplify obstacles
Antonyms
downplay difficultiesminimize problemsunderstate challengestrivialize obstacles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exagerar as dificuldades
Most common form in Brazil
São Paulo
exagerar os problemas
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
exagerar as dificuldades
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a mountain out of a molehill
cry wolf
dramatize the situation
paint a gloomy picture
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