This phrase means you are not saying too much. It means your statement is completely true.
Clause + といっても過言ではないPrimary
This phrase means you are not saying too much. It means your statement is completely true.
現代社会において、インターネットは生活の基盤であるといっても過言ではない。
It is not an exaggeration to say that in modern society, the internet is the foundation of our lives.
彼の発見が科学の歴史を変えたといっても過言ではなかったため、その功績は大きい。
Because it was no exaggeration to say that his discovery changed the history of science, his achievements are considered great.
このプロジェクトの成功は、彼のリーダーシップなしではあり得なかったといっても過言ではない。
It is not an exaggeration to say that the success of this project would have been impossible without his leadership.
村上春樹は、現代日本文学を代表する作家の一人だといっても過言ではないでしょう。
It would probably not be an exaggeration to say that Haruki Murakami is one of the representative authors of modern Japanese literature.
まさに天才といっても過言ではないほどの才能を彼は持っていた。
He possessed a talent so great that it would be no exaggeration to call him a genius.
This phrase shows you are very sure about what you say. You are telling people it is 100% true. It is like saying, 'Believe me, this is real.'
This phrase is like saying "it is nothing but..." or "it is nothing other than...". But this phrase means something special. It says that something might sound like a big claim. But it is actually true. The other phrases just say what something truly is. They do not talk about it sounding like a big claim.
Don't use this when you talk to friends. It sounds too serious. For example, don't say "My cat is cute, it's no exaggeration to say that" to your friend. Use it for formal writing or speeches. It makes your words sound very strong.
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