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Definition out of (all) proportion (to something) in American English

out of (all) proportion (to something) phrase

phrase
1

if a reaction or result is out of all proportion, it is too strong or serious for the thing or situation that has caused it

Example

The publicity the exhibition has received is out of all proportion to its actual quality.

Synonyms and related words
therefore consequently accordingly
Definition out of (all) proportion (to something) in American English