make something of it
make something of it
To elevate a disagreement into a fight, usually without it being warranted. Any time Linda suffers a perceived slight, she wants to make something of it, like the world is conspiring against her. A: "What did you call me?" B: "You heard me. You want to make something of it?"
See also: make, of, something
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a difference of opinion
- have an argument
- have an argument (with someone)
- have a grudge (against one)
- have a beef with (someone or something)
- move up in the world
- rise (up) in the world
- come up in the world
- get on in the company
- get on in the world