How to Pronounce "stretch the truth"
expression
ˈstɹɛtʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹuθ
STRETCH thuh THROOTH
stɹˈɛtʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈuːθ
stretch thuh TROOTH
Definition
To exaggerate, slightly change, or bend the facts to make a story or statement more impressive, interesting, or favorable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹɛtʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹuθ
British English
stɹˈɛtʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈuːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRETCH thuh THROOTH
UK
stretch thuh TROOTH
Listen in Context
He likes to stretch the truth when telling stories.
Please don't stretch the truth on your resume.
It’s easy to stretch the truth to make yourself look better.
He didn’t exactly lie, but he did stretch the truth about how much experience he has.