stretch the truth/factsEXAGGERATEto say or write something that is not completely true 夸大事实,言过其实 Reporters sometimes stretch the facts to make a point. 记者为了说明问题,有时会夸大事实。
stretch the truth/facts• Reporters sometimes stretch the facts to catch a reader's eye.
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