Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-make-a-fuss
idiom
/tə ˌmeɪk ə fʌs/
Definition
To create an unnecessary commotion or excitement about something.
Examples
- She made a fuss over the small birthday cake, even though it was just a casual gathering.
- There’s no need to make a fuss about the rain; it’s just a short shower.
- He tends to make a fuss when things don’t go his way.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to make a fuss’ typically refers to the act of being overly concerned or upset about something minor, often resulting in complaints or elaborate expressions of discontent.
Synonyms
- complain
- overreact
- raise a fuss
- create a scene
- make a mountain out of a molehill
