stretch it
idiom
informal
: to describe something as larger or greater than it really is : to exaggerate
She's a good musician but comparing her to the legends is stretching it.
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The Sox extended the lead in the fourth when Andrew Benintendi scored on a sacrifice fly to right by Baldwin, making it 2-0.
Nick Maton hit a solo home run to right, his second of the season, with one out in the fifth to stretch it to 3-0.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
After securing the cobra, the snake catchers hold the reptile with bare hands and carefully stretch it out to show off its impressive size.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Fitness enthusiasts can step into the ring for Muay Thai boxing or stretch it out with private yoga sessions.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
The latter is important, as hanging wool to dry will stretch it out (because of the water weight).
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
After securing the cobra, the snake catchers hold the reptile with bare hands and carefully stretch it out to show off its impressive size.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Fitness enthusiasts can step into the ring for Muay Thai boxing or stretch it out with private yoga sessions.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
The latter is important, as hanging wool to dry will stretch it out (because of the water weight).
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stretch it
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“Stretch it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stretch%20it. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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