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.
Describe a story that is made-up or imagined rather than based on facts
To amplify your pain, troubles, or issues to cause others to sympathize with you.
The verb "turn" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him