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out of proportion |
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*out of (all) proportion of exaggerated importance; of an unrealistic importance or size compared to something else. (*Typically: be ~; blow something ~; grow ~.) Thisproblem has grown out of all proportion. Yes, this figure is way out of proportion to the others in the painting. See also: out, proportion How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If you're afraid they will blow something out of proportion or misunderstand something, tell them so. My wife isn't going to sit there and exaggerate something or blow something out of proportion that doesn't need to be blown out of proportion. |
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