make a big deal about Idiom, Proverb

make a big deal about

Idiom(s): make a federal case out of something AND make a big deal about something

Theme: EXAGGERATION

to exaggerate the seriousness of something. (Slang.)
• Come on. It was nothing! Don't make a federal case out of it.
• I only stepped on your toe. Don't make a big deal about it.

make a big deal about|big deal|deal|make

v. phr., informal To exaggerate an insignificant event. Jeff said, "I'm sorry I banged into you in the dark. Don't make a big deal out of it."

make a big accord about (something)

To amplify or body up the accent of something. The byword is generally acclimated to accuse that addition is exaggerating a botheration or declared wrongdoing. So I ate your leftovers. Geez, don't accomplish a big accord about it! I don't apperceive why anybody is authoritative such a big accord about my captivation in the sale. It's not like it was actionable or anything!Learn more: big, deal, make

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