How to Pronounce "stretch the point"
expression
ˈstɹɛtʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
STRETCH thuh POINT
stɹˈɛtʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
stretch thuh POINT
Definition
To exaggerate something, or to make a claim or interpretation that goes beyond what is accurate or reasonable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹɛtʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
stɹˈɛtʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRETCH thuh POINT
UK
stretch thuh POINT
Listen in Context
I think it's stretching the point to say he's the best player ever.
You're stretching the point if you call that art.
To say everyone disagrees would be stretching the point.
It might be stretching the point, but I’d say it’s almost impossible.