Sentence examples for a touch of exaggeration from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a touch of exaggeration" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a statement or claim that is somewhat overstated or embellished for effect.
Example: "His story about catching a fish was entertaining, but it definitely had a touch of exaggeration."
Alternatives: "a hint of overstatement" or "a bit of embellishment."

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Is there a touch of exaggeration in all of this?

I think he knew how to leaven idealism with a touch of exaggeration.

"A moment of genius," Holloway described it as, and a manager is entitled to a touch of exaggeration when one of his players has worn down the opposition.

Colleen Day, director of the Cuyahoga County Democrats (Cuyahoga contains Cleveland), says, doubtless with a touch of exaggeration, that her county is where Ohio, and maybe the whole election, will be won for Mr Obama.

Joe Cranston recalls, with perhaps a touch of exaggeration, that Van Dyke "took me by the shoulders and said, 'Your son is the greatest actor of all time.' " Cranston often credits luck with his elevation to the varsity.

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"Every director now in the official competition began in the Quinzaine," Ms. Macia said with a touch of justifiable exaggeration.

If there's a touch of drag-queen exaggeration here, well, so what?

The demons in Hell are often depicted with a touch of humor, and it may at times be that the grotesque exaggeration in paintings of them even involve an element of satire.

"A touch of a roadhouse.

Bernhard has been called an Übertreibungskunstler, an artist of exaggeration.

Such charges contain a degree of exaggeration.

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