make something out of nothing



make something out of nothing

also make something (out) of it
to say that something is a problem when it is not You seem to think I'm making something out of nothing, but I think these letters are important.
Usage notes: often used to ask someone if they want to disagree or fight about something: Yeah, I like Lee's movies – you want to make something of it?
See also: make, nothing, of, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Apollinaire-French (Rare)
HilaryHIL-ə-reeEnglish
Jourdain-French
Peg[peg]
Fayvel-Yiddish
RyleeRIE-leeEnglish (Modern)