"When people are arguing for their positions in the United States Government, it is quite common to make exaggerated statements," he said.

And they, knowing me to be one not prone to exaggerated statements, well understood that something of an extraordinary nature was impending.

In the latter role, he became famous for exaggerated statements that caused comparisons with Comical Ali.

In the course of the morning, the Italian officers became very friendly toward Schoffel, who made exaggerated statements as to our strength.

The girls nowadays indulge in such exaggerated statements that one never can tell what they DO mean.

Pitt laughed; not so much at her exaggerated statement but rather the British use of the word smashing in reference to a car.

The judge called the broadcast "highly slanted" and said the reporter failed to adequately question the detective's exaggerated statements.

To get at the truth by reading the organs of the free press, you have to "add it all up and cancel out one exaggerated statement against another."

Hyperbole is a figure of speech which uses an extravagant or exaggerated statement to express strong feelings.

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, usually made for effect, eg That story is as old as the hills!