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.
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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
See also:
  • 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