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词汇 make a federal case out of something
释义
Idiom
make a federal case out of something and make a big deal about something
Theme: EXAGGERATION
to exaggerate the seriousness of something. (Slang.)
Come on. It was nothing! Don't make a federal case out of it.I only stepped on your toe. Don't make a big deal about it.

Slang
make a federal case out of something
Theme: EXAGGERATION
tr. to exaggerate the importance of an error; to overdo something.
Do you have to make a federal case out of everything?I only spilled my milk. Why make a federal case out of it?
Idiom
make a federal case out of somethingmake a federal case (out) of (something)
American to make something seem more important or serious than it really is.
He only swore at you - there's no need to make a federal case out of it!
(usually negative)

make a federal case (out) of (something)

To exaggerate or build up the importance of something; to make a big deal out of something. The phrase is often used to complain that someone is exaggerating a problem or alleged wrongdoing. So I ate your leftovers. Geez, don't make a federal case out of it! I'm not trying to make a federal case out of it, but I know you stole my new sweater!

make a federal case out of something

AMERICAN
If someone makes a federal case out of something, they treat it as if it is much worse or more serious than it really is. Note: In the first two expressions, a case is a matter that is being dealt with by a lawyer or doctor, rather than referring to a box or suitcase. I am not trying to make a federal case out of it, but with minor changes, you could achieve so much more.

make a federal case out of something

tv. to exaggerate the importance of an error; to overdo something. Do you have to make a federal case out of everything?
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