make a drama out of something
make a drama out of (something)
To exaggerate or put too much focus on a minor issue and make it seem like a major one. You got one B and you're acting like you're failing the class. You're making a drama out of the whole thing, if you ask me. Let's not make a drama out of what's really just a minor setback.
See also: drama, make, of, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make a ˈdrama out of something
make a small problem or event seem more important or serious than it really is: Oh come on, it’s only a tiny scratch — you always make such a drama out of everything!See also: drama, make, of, out, something
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