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.
Examples of stretch it in a Sentence
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Pull up one side of the dough and stretch it over the filling to reach the other side, making a half moon.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2024
Take a rubber band and stretch it between your thumb and finger on one hand.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2023
Tension can be caused by emotional and mental stressors along with physical factors, so slow down and stretch it out, the better to enhance flexibility in all areas of your life.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
Kids can stretch it, bounce it, pop it, tear it, or sculpt it—and the non-toxic silicone putty will never dry out.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 15 Nov. 2023
After trying to stretch it out for a few moments, Kelce went to the locker room for x-rays during halftime.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
The bill’s vague wording gave critics from all corners room to stretch it to fit their purposes.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2023
Next, install the carpet padding, cut the carpet, lay the carpet, and stretch it.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023
Dua makes sure to stretch it out with some yoga, and she’s even shared several videos of herself doing a tripod headstand.
—Korin Miller, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2024
Take a rubber band and stretch it between your thumb and finger on one hand.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2023
Tension can be caused by emotional and mental stressors along with physical factors, so slow down and stretch it out, the better to enhance flexibility in all areas of your life.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
Kids can stretch it, bounce it, pop it, tear it, or sculpt it—and the non-toxic silicone putty will never dry out.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 15 Nov. 2023
After trying to stretch it out for a few moments, Kelce went to the locker room for x-rays during halftime.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
The bill’s vague wording gave critics from all corners room to stretch it to fit their purposes.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2023
Next, install the carpet padding, cut the carpet, lay the carpet, and stretch it.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023
Dua makes sure to stretch it out with some yoga, and she’s even shared several videos of herself doing a tripod headstand.
—Korin Miller, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
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“Stretch it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stretch%20it. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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