अतिरेक की बात
/ət̪ɪɾeːk kiː baːt̪/A statement or claim that represents something as being greater, more serious, or more extreme than it actually is.
उसकी कहानी में बहुत अतिरेक की बात थी।
There was a lot of exaggeration in his story.
तुम तो हमेशा अतिरेक की बात ही करते हो।
You always make things sound like an exaggeration.
Often used to criticize someone for making a situation seem worse than it is.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid using this phrase for literal excess (e.g., 'extra sugar'). It is primarily used for figurative or rhetorical exaggeration.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use this phrase when someone is making a situation seem more dramatic or serious than it actually is. It is not used for physical excess.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'अतिरेक' (excess, exaggeration) and 'की बात' (the matter of). 'अतिरेक' derives from Sanskrit 'अतिरेकः' (atirekaḥ), meaning excess or extravagance.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in spoken Hindi to call out someone for overstating or dramatizing a situation. It carries a slightly critical or dismissive tone.