# make a big thing out of

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/make-a-big-thing-out-of
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To call attention to or publicize; to make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily.

## Examples

- Please do not make a big thing out of my mistake.
- I forgot to buy milk, but my roommate decided to make a big thing out of it.
- Although the error was minor, the manager made a big thing out of it during the meeting, causing unnecessary tension for the entire team.

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