exaggerations
[/ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: exaggerations (English); exagerações (Portuguese)
exagerações
1. statements or descriptions that represent something as greater, more intense, or more important than it actually is
His account of the accident contained several exaggerations.
Seu relato do acidente continha várias exagerações.
2. the act or practice of overstating facts or importance
The politician's speech was full of exaggerations and misleading claims.
O discurso do político estava cheio de exagerações e afirmações enganosas.
3. an instance of magnifying or overemphasizing something beyond its actual significance
Without exaggerations, I can say this is the best restaurant in town.
Sem exagerações, posso dizer que este é o melhor restaurante da cidade.
In Brazilian culture, exaggerations are often used expressively in storytelling and casual conversation as a form of entertainment and emphasis. In American culture, particularly in business and legal contexts, exaggerations are viewed more negatively as forms of dishonesty. The term reflects different communication styles across cultures.
NYC Slang
cap, facts, no cap (meaning lying or exaggerating)
Related Idioms & Phrases
to take with a grain of salt
a far cry from the truth
blow out of proportion
making a mountain out of a molehill
puro exagero (purely exaggeration)
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