make a big deal about (something)
make a big deal about (something)
To exaggerate or build up the importance of something. The phrase is often used to complain that someone is exaggerating a problem or alleged wrongdoing. So I ate your leftovers. Geez, don't make a big deal about it! I don't know why everyone is making such a big deal about my involvement in the sale. It's not like it was illegal or anything!
See also: big, deal, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- make a federal case (out) of (something)
- make a federal case of
- make a federal case out of
- make a federal case out of something
- a federal case
- federal
- Don’t make a federal case out of it!
- don't make a federal case (out) of (something)
- make a big thing (out) of (something)
- make a song and dance about something