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"المبالغة هي الحقيقة التي فقدت أعصابها"

Khalil Gibran

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When someone exaggerates, they're taking the truth and stretching it way out of proportion. Imagine you've caught a fish that's half a meter long, but you tell everyone it was a meter long. You’re still talking about a real fish, but you’ve made it sound much bigger than it is. In real life, when we lose control of our emotions—like getting really excited or angry—we might describe events in an extreme way that isn’t exactly accurate anymore. Think about a friend who had a bad day at work and says, “It was literally the worst day ever!” While it was just a tough day, the frustration made them say something that wasn't fully true. Being mindful of exaggeration helps us stay grounded and realistic. Trying to stick to the real details avoids confusion and makes our stories more believable. If we want others to trust us, it’s better to keep things honest without blowing them out of proportion.

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Exaggeration Expression Honesty Human nature Perception Philosophy Reality Temper Truth Truthfulness
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