blow (something) up out of proportion
blow (something) up out of proportion
To indicate, imply, or argue that something is more important or consequential than it really is; to overinflate the importance of something. Don't blow this up out of proportion, Bill—I was late because of traffic, and that's it. It's just a small inconvenience, don't blow it up out of proportion and make it sound like the end of the world.
See also: blow, of, out, proportion, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- (do) (you) want to make something of it?
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)