He often draws the long bow when telling stories about his fishing trips.
draw the long bow
idiomTo exaggerate; to tell tall tales.
I think he is drawing the long bow when he claims he met a famous actor at the local grocery store.
While his account of the expedition was entertaining, the seasoned explorers knew he was drawing the long bow regarding the size of the creatures he encountered.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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another string to one's bow
Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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bow and scrape
To behave in a servile, obsequious, or excessively polite manner.
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bow down
To bow, to bend oneself as a gesture of deference or respect.
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bow down before the porcelain god
Synonym of worship the porcelain god (“to vomit into a toilet bowl”).
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bow out
To resign, or leave, with one's credibility or reputation still intact.