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to make a song and dance about
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to react in an excessive way toward a minor thing
Dialect
British
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Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
Examples
I definitely wanted bullets, I made a song and danced about it, but they refused to do me that favour.
I've tried hard and frankly have n't found anything any of the governments you've mentioned have done that is worth making a song and dancing about.
