put too much on it

put too much on (something)

To believe something is more serious or important than it really is; to react to something more strongly than one should. I think you're putting too much on this, Ted. It's just an ordinary performance review. Don't put too much on what she said—she didn't mean it.
See also: much, on, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put too much on it

tv. to make too much fuss over something. Come on, man. Lighten up. Don’t put too much on it.
See also: much, on, put
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (do) (you) want to make something of it?
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • all right
  • add in
  • (one) could use (something)
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • (one) never would have guessed