ichidan verb, transitive verb
say too much; overstate; exaggerate
Used when someone speaks beyond what is appropriate, either by revealing too much or by making exaggerated claims. Often carries a negative nuance of going too far verbally.
彼は会議で言い過ぎて、後で後悔した。
He said too much at the meeting and regretted it later.
その表現は少し言い過ぎだと思う。
I think that expression is a bit of an exaggeration.