make a big thing of



make 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.
See also: big, make, of, thing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Odhiambo-Eastern African, Luo
Izydoree-ZI-dawrPolish
Lochlann-Irish
Tine (2)-Slovene
I'timad-Arabic
HilleviHIL-le-vee (Swedish), HEEL-le-vee (Finnish)Swedish, Finnish