Such a fuss!
So, Brian Williams 'embellished' a story. Possibly more than one. Who died because of it? Whose life was wrecked, who paid a price for this exaggeration of detail to tell a more colorful, more affecting story? We put up with the 'embellishments' of advertisers, and learn to toss a grain of salt into our acceptance of what's told us in commercials. We 'embellish' our own stories, making it more fun, more exciting, more moving. If some slight alteration in the facts occurs, deliberately or... Sign in to see full entry.