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make a federal case out of something and make a big deal about something
to exaggerate the seriousness of something. 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.
See also: case, make, out
make a federal case (out) of something   (American)
to make something seem more important or serious than it really is (usually negative) He only swore at you - there's no need to make a federal case out of it!
See also: case, make
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After a gunfight, a real troop of Federales appear and drive the bandits away.
Gold bullion and 'los bandidos' by Cyprus Mail (Cyprus)
Dentro de la casa de seguridad donde policias federales lo capturaron, ubicada en el fraccionamiento Las Quintas, se decomisaron 150,000 dolares que tenia distribuidos en cinco bolsas de plastico, informo la Secretaria de Seguridad Publica federal (SSP).
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I researched several online and learned much about this helpful device, the friend to speed demons and the bane of federales.
How A Radar Detector Improved My Quality of Life by Jimmy / Automotive community
 
 
 
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