make a big thing out of

== English == === Alternative forms === make a big thing of === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /ˈmeɪk ə ˈbɪɡ ˈθɪŋ aʊt əv/ === Verb === make a big thing out of (third-person singular simple present makes a big thing out of, present participle making a big thing out of, simple past and past participle made a big thing out of) (transitive, idiomatic) To call attention to or publicize; to make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily. ==== Synonyms ==== (to make a fuss about): make a federal case of, make a meal of, make a production of, make a song and dance about, blow out of proportion ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== make a mountain out of a molehill sweat the small stuff