make a (big) thing (out) of (something)

make a (big) thing (out) of (something)

To exaggerate or put too much focus on a minor issue and make it seem like a major one. You got one B and you're acting like you're failing the class. You're making too big a thing out of the whole situation, if you ask me. Let's not make a thing of this; it's just a minor setback.

See also: make, of, thing

make a thing of

1 regard as essential. 2 cause a fuss about. informal

See also: make, of, thing

make a (big) ˈthing of/out of something

(informal) make something seem much more serious or important than it really is: It was only a small mistake, but he made a really big thing out of it.

See also: make, of, out, something, thing