make an issue of/out of something
make an issue (out) of (something)
To exaggerate or treat a minor issue in a way that makes it seem like a major one. You got one B and you're acting like you're failing the class—don't make an issue out of nothing. Let's not make an issue of this; it's just a minor setback.
See also: issue, make, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make an issue of
treat too seriously or as a problem.See also: issue, make, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
make an ˈissue of/out of something
behave as if something is more serious or important than it really is: Look, it’s not important who did it. Let’s not make an issue out of it.See also: issue, make, of, out, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- make an issue (out) of (something)
- make an issue of
- make mountains out of molehills
- molehill
- strain at a gnat
- make a (big) thing (out) of (something)
- make a drama out of
- make a drama out of something
- make a mountain of a molehill
- make a thing of/out of something