out of proportion
Example Sentences
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“It makes it seem like the online world is more blown out of proportion than what real life is.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 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
Pratt tapped into real issues in L.A. and then blew them wildly out of proportion.
From Slate ● Jun. 9, 2026
His US teammate Jake Sanderson told journalists the laughter had been "a bit of a mistake" that "got blown out of proportion a little bit," while reserve goaltender Jeremy Swayman said "We should've reacted differently."
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
“Sometimes, it isn’t about you doing anything. When you brush it off like I’m making it up or blowing things out of proportion, it makes me feel like my feelings don’t matter to you.”
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
