| 释义 |
make a federal case out of something 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!See also: case, federal, make, ofmake a federal case out of something AMERICANIf 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.See also: case, federal, make, of, out, somethingmake 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? See also: case, federal, make, of, out, something |