"statement" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- "When people are arguing for their positions in the United States Government, it is quite common to make exaggerated statements," he said.
- And they, knowing me to be one not prone to exaggerated statements, well understood that something of an extraordinary nature was impending.
- In the latter role, he became famous for exaggerated statements that caused comparisons with Comical Ali.
- In the course of the morning, the Italian officers became very friendly toward Schoffel, who made exaggerated statements as to our strength.
- The girls nowadays indulge in such exaggerated statements that one never can tell what they DO mean.
- Pitt laughed; not so much at her exaggerated statement but rather the British use of the word smashing in reference to a car.
- The judge called the broadcast "highly slanted" and said the reporter failed to adequately question the detective's exaggerated statements.
- To get at the truth by reading the organs of the free press, you have to "add it all up and cancel out one exaggerated statement against another."
- Hyperbole is a figure of speech which uses an extravagant or exaggerated statement to express strong feelings.
- An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, usually made for effect, eg That story is as old as the hills!
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