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What does it mean?
Suggesting that rumors exaggerate their actions to an impossible degree.
In plain terms
I did not do everything people said I did.
What can you take from it?
Exaggeration can be dangerous.

Where it applies

  • media rumors
  • public image
  • scandal

Putting it to work

  • address misinformation
  • clarify facts

Questions to consider

  • Do you believe the stories about you?
  • How do you handle gossip?

Another view

Some rumors have a basis in reality.

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