Not in the same
vein as an over "
exaggeration" or an "under exaggeration."
In the act has a similar result to regular exaggeration, but when stated causes the "Oh yeah, I guess I can see that... " response in those who hear it.
Person 1: Ugh, that person ended up keeping me
up all night last night! I didn't get to sleep till like 3 in the morning...
Person 2: That's
not really all night.
Person 1: It is when you have to wake up at 5 for work
the next day, dude. It's an appropriate exaggeration...
Person 2: Oh yeah, I guess I can see that...
