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out of proportion
Also, out of all proportion. Not in proper relation to other things, especially by being the wrong size or amount. For example, This vase looks out of proportion on this small table, or Her emotional response was out of all proportion to the circumstances. The noun proportion means “an agreeable or harmonious relationship of one thing relative to another.” [Early 1700s] The antonym in proportion dates from the late 1600s and also refers either to physical size or appropriate degree, as in The bird's wings are huge in proportion to its body, or Her willingness to believe him stands in direct proportion to her love for intrigue.
Example Sentences
"There was a little fear that we're seeing some undue promotion particularly by third parties, perhaps governments, that are out of proportion of the rest of the natural promotion that you should see in the show," he said.
"The Stockholm thing was taken out of proportion," said Johnson.
“The administrative complexity of what we were doing was out of proportion to our assets,” said Charlie.
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer said the players' reaction has been blown out of proportion.
Generalized anxiety disorder is a persistent and excessive form of anxiety that feels out of proportion to actual events or situations.
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