Turn geese into swans In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "turn geese into swans", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Kathy Cao

2021-03-26 12:03

Turn geese into swans Verb + object/complement

To overstate or embroider the merits, or successes of someone or something

When it comes to her daughter's music talent, she always turns geese into swans

I know he is turning geese into swans. He thinks his son is a genius.

I turned geese into swans, but in fact I only got the third prize.

blow your own trumpet

Show off or brag about yourself

Lay it on with a trowel

This idiom is used to flatter, exaggerate and overstate praise, excuses, or blame, ect.

Cry Wolf

Used to show that someone is claiming that something is happening when it is not or giving a false alarm

cock and bull story

Describe a story that is made-up or imagined rather than based on facts

pile on the agony/gloom

To amplify your pain, troubles, or issues to cause others to sympathize with you.

The verb "turn" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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cut a sorry figure

If someone cuts a sorry figure, he or she creates an unfavourable impression to others or causes others to regard him or her unfavourably.

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Lisa cut a sorry figure at the job interview

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