How to Pronounce "make a big deal about"
expression
MAYK-uh-BIG-DEEL-uh-BOWT
MAYK-uh-BIG-DEEL-uh-BOWT
Definition
To treat something as more important or serious than it really is; to exaggerate the significance of an issue or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈdiɫ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈɪɡ/ /dˈiːl/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-BIG-DEEL-uh-BOWT
UK
MAYK-uh-BIG-DEEL-uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
Don't make a big deal about the spilled water.
My parents always make a big deal about my grades.
You don't need to make a big deal about it.
Why do you always make a big deal about being five minutes late?