Blow out of proportion

Pronunciation: /ˈbɫoʊ ˈaʊt ˈəv pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/

Blow out of proportion (verb)

  1. To make something seem much more serious, bigger, or more important than it really is.
  2. To increase the apparent size or effect of an event beyond what the facts support.

Examples

  • You blow it out of proportion when you worry too much.
  • The report blows the issue out of proportion for readers.