draw the longbow

To exaggerate or overstate. Boy, she's really drawing the longbow—I wouldn't believe a word she says.

draw the longbow

make exaggerated claims or statements. dated

The longbow was the national weapon of England from the 14th century until the introduction of firearms, and prowess in its use was highly prized. The phrase has been used in this metaphorical sense since the mid 17th century.

词组	draw the longbow
释义	draw the longbow draw the longbow To exaggerate or overstate. Boy, she's really drawing the longbow—I wouldn't believe a word she says. See also: draw Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. draw the longbow make exaggerated claims or statements. dated The longbow was the national weapon of England from the 14th century until the introduction of firearms, and prowess in its use was highly prized. The phrase has been used in this metaphorical sense since the mid 17th century. See also: draw Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: on one's on someone's out of one's (I've) got to go save someone's skin (Have you) been OK? other than other than (something) pillow-biter let something drop
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