Draw a long bow
to exaggerate or stretch the truth
Draw a long bow
to exaggerate or stretch the truth
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Examples
"He drew a long bow when describing his role in the company — it sounded far bigger than reality."
"Her story about meeting the celebrity drew a long bow and friends were sceptical."
Mnemonic Trick
Imagine pulling a bow far beyond its normal length — stretching the truth.
Cultural Context
Slightly literary/old-fashioned but useful in advanced usage.
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