Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-a-big-deal
phrase
/meɪk ə bɪɡ diːl/
Definition
To make something seem much more important or significant than it actually is.
Examples
- She made a big deal about winning the award, even though it was just a small local event.
- Don’t make a big deal out of a mistake; everyone makes them sometimes.
- He tends to make a big deal of his birthday every year, inviting all his friends to a huge party.
Meaning
When someone ‘makes a big deal’ about something, they treat it with excessive attention or concern, often exaggerating its importance or impact.
Synonyms
- overemphasize
- exaggerate
- dramatize
