to make a (big) thing (out) of something
[make] a (big|) thing about {sth}to make a (big) thing (out) of something
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to make something appear much more important or serious than it actually is
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Do n't make such a big thing about missing the bus: there'll be another one along in a minute.
I want a party, but I do n't want to make a big thing of it.
