Meaning of the word "Stretch the truth" in English

What does "Stretch the truth" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

Stretch the truth

US /strɛtʃ ðə truθ/
UK /strɛtʃ ðə truθ/

Idiom

to exaggerate or distort the facts, often to make something sound better or worse than it is

Example:
He tends to stretch the truth a bit when telling stories about his adventures.
The politician was accused of stretching the truth during his campaign speech.