overblow

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈbləʊ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈbloʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to blow over, scatter, or exaggerate
vi.to blow too loudly (as in brass instruments)
n.the act of blowing away or exaggeration

Phrases & Collocations

overblow situation

overblow issue

overblow reaction

overblow importance

overblow story

overblow impact

overblow problem

overblow news

overblow expectations

overblow threat

Example Sentences

don't overblow the situation; it's not as bad as it seems.

the media tends to overblow celebrity scandals for ratings.

he tends to overblow his achievements to impress others.

some people overblow minor issues into major problems.

it's easy to overblow a disagreement into a full-blown argument.

don't overblow your fears; face them head-on.

they often overblow the benefits of the new technology.

it's important not to overblow your expectations.

she tends to overblow her stories to make them more interesting.

overblowing the risks can lead to unnecessary panic.

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