out of proportion
Example Sentences
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The problem is that the risks posed by most of the chemicals that they look at, in the amounts they report finding, are often blown wildly out of proportion.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
Then a regular post-match interview from Joao Neves was blown out of proportion and the Portugal camp was thrown into chaos.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Pessimism about the economy in recent years has puzzled many economists, who said it appeared out of proportion to traditional metrics, such as hiring and consumer spending, which remained healthy in the post-Covid period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Whether or not concerns over artificial-intelligence disruption have been blown out of proportion, one thing is certain: The pressure on the industry shows no sign of abating.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
In his person, Beowulf was below average size; he looked taller sitting down than standing up, because his broad chest and shoulders were out of proportion to his legs, which were short.
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
