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Chinese dictionary
derogexaggerate; over state
不要言过其实。
Never overshoot yourself in speaking.
别相信她的话,她往往会言过其实。
Don't trust what she says and she often dramatizes.
这个人言过其实,就会吹牛皮放大炮。
This chap likes to exaggerate and is good at nothing but boasting.
他老是言过其实。
He has a propensity to exaggerate.
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Word usage
- Note"言过其实" is used for commenting or writing articles. Sometimes it can also be used to decribe personality shortcomings.