When Something Is Blown out of Proportion?

Definition of blow out of proportion
: to cause (something) to become larger than it should be or to be treated as something worse or more important than it really is You are blowing things (all/way) out of proportion. The story was blown out of proportion in the newspapers.

Is this issue being blown out of proportion?

to make something seem more important or serious than it really is: As usual the TV news is blowing the issue all out of proportion – there's really nothing to worry about.

Why do things get blown out of proportion?

Worry, anxiety, stress, and panic are often the emotional expressions of catastrophic thinking. Technically, catastrophizing is an exaggerating, irrational, style of thought where you painfully blow real or imagined disasters out of proportion. ... Combatting this thinking helps prevent anxiety-linked depressions.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.