make a fuss about (someone or something)

make a fuss about (someone or something)

To have an excessive reaction to someone or something. I don't know why you're making a fuss about this situation—it won't have any impact on our bottom line. Everyone's been making a fuss about the famous Hollywood actor who's in town, but I just don't get it.See also: fuss, make

make something about someone or something

to make comments, remarks, a furor, a fuss, etc., about someone or something. Why are you making such a furor about such a minor matter? You are making too many negative remarks about Sue.See also: make