stretch

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) wider or longer by pulling it
  • verb: to extend (as one's limbs or body) in a reclining position
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: spread, expand, tighten

Examples

  • ('informal') She's a good musician but comparing her to the legends is 'stretching it'. [=she's good but she can't really be compared to the legends]

  • Although it may be 'stretching a point' [=exaggerating slightly] to say that this was his best win ever, it was nevertheless impressive.

  • The work doesn't 'stretch' me intellectually. [=the work is too easy for me; the work is not intellectually challenging]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Seriously, I'm going to count to three! And you had better be in this car! Here we go! One! Two! ...three, four and five. And lift, and stretch. And one, and two... - Here you go. - What is it? Your ticket to the dance recital. You are coming, right? (..)
    2010 Despicable Me