make a big thing / deal (out) of sth

/mˌeɪk ɐ bˈɪɡ θˈɪŋ dˈiːl ˈaʊt ɒv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

/mˌeɪk ɐ bˈɪɡ θˈɪŋ dˈiːl ˈaʊt ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

to make a big thing / deal (out) of sth

to treat or portray something as more important, significant, or serious than it actually is, often resulting in exaggerated attention or drama