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 )

author Kathy Cao calendar 2021-03-26 12:03

Meaning of Turn geese into swans

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.

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Grammar and Usage of Turn geese into swans

Verb Forms

  • turns geese into swans
  • turned geese into swans
  • turning geese into swans

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

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