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Grammar detail: 〜と言っても過言ではない（からといってもかごんではない）
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verb plain form
i adjective
na adjective
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と言っても過言ではない
と言っても過言ではない
omit な +だと言っても過言ではない
だと言っても過言ではない
means
It is not an exaggeration to say that ~; One could safely say that ~
と言っても過言ではない combines the expression 〜と言っても（といっても） although I say, although some might say and the negative form of word
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かげん
過言
exaggeration; saying too muchと言っても過言ではない is used to strongly emphasize a point, make a bold claim, or express a high evaluation of something. It tells the listener that even though your statement may sound strong, it is reasonable and not too extreme to say it.
Formality: This is a relatively stiff, formal expression. You will encounter it most often in written Japanese (articles, essays, reviews) or formal spoken contexts (speeches, presentations, debates).
Scale of the Claim: Because this expression carries a lot of weight, it should be reserved for significant statements, major achievements, or wide-scale impacts. Using it for trivial, everyday personal preferences (like saying "It's not an exaggeration to say this is the best cup of coffee I've had today") sounds unnaturally dramatic and comedic in Japanese.
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