make a big thing out of
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make a big thing out of
- /ˈmeɪk ə ˈbɪɡ ˈθɪŋ aʊt əv/ US, UK
verb makes a big thing out of · making a big thing out of · made a big thing out of · make a big thing of
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To call attention to or publicize; to make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily.
"I don't know but what you are right. We intend to make a big thing out of you, Dick Rover." / "How?" / "I told you before you'd find out soon enough." / "I presume you'll try to make my father ransom me, or something like that."
Similar: make a federal case of, make a meal of, make a production of, make a song and dance about, blow out of proportion
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verb to make a fuss about
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