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Definition & Meaning of "make a song and dance about"

to make a song and dance about
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to react in an excessive way toward a minor thing

to [make] a song and dance about definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "make a song and dance about" and when to use it?

The idiom "make a song and dance about" has its origins in the world of theater and performance. This idiom suggests that someone is overemphasizing a situation, just like a performer making an elaborate and attention-grabbing performance on stage. It is commonly used to criticize individuals who are being melodramatic or overly demonstrative about a relatively unimportant matter.

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