make a big thing ofmake a big thing (out) of (something)
to behave as if something is very important.
He always makes a big thing out of helping me cook.I want some sort of party, but I don't want to make a big thing of it.
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make a big thing (out) of (something)
To exaggerate or build up the importance of something. Usually used in the negative. Look, I would really just rather not make a big thing out of my birthday, please.So we had a little kiss, so what? I don't know why you're making such a big thing of it.