exaggerate importance
[ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt ɪmˈpɔːrtəns]
verb phrase
exagerar a importância
1. to represent something as being more important, significant, or valuable than it actually is
He tends to exaggerate the importance of minor details in his reports.
Ele tende a exagerar a importância de detalhes menores em seus relatórios.
2. to overstate the significance or impact of something
Don't exaggerate the importance of this setback; it's just a temporary obstacle.
Não exagere a importância desse revés; é apenas um obstáculo temporário.
NYC Slang
blow it out of proportion; make a big deal out of nothing
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a mountain out of a molehill
blow something out of proportion
give something more weight than it deserves
amplify the importance of something
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