Make a fuss Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfəs
MAYK-uh-FUSS
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈʌs
MAYK-uh-FUSS
Definition
To complain or show a lot of unnecessary excitement or anger, especially about something minor or unimportant.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Often used to tell someone not to overreact: 'Don't make a fuss'. Can mean making a scene in public. Sometimes used when referring to children being dramatic.
Spanish: armar un escándalo - hacer un dramaPortuguese (BR): fazer um escândalo - fazer tempestade em copo d’águaPortuguese (PT): fazer uma cena - criar casoChinese (Simplified): 大惊小怪 - 小题大做Chinese (Traditional): 大驚小怪 - 小題大做Hindi: हंगामा करना - ज़्यादा हो-हल्ला करनाArabic: إثارة ضجة - عمل مشكلةBengali: আপত্তি করা - হৈচৈ করা - বাড়াবাড়ি করাRussian: поднимать шум - устраивать сцены - суетитьсяJapanese: 大騒ぎする - 文句を言うVietnamese: làm ầm lên - than phiền quá mứcKorean: 소란을 피우다 - 야단을 떨다Turkish: yaygara yapmak - tantana çıkarmakUrdu: ہنگامہ کرنا - شور مچاناIndonesian: ribut-ribut - rewel - mempermasalahkan (hal kecil)
Example Sentences
Please don't make a fuss about the mess.
basic
She always makes a fuss when things don't go her way.
basic
Try not to make a fuss at the restaurant.
basic
Stop making a fuss—it's just a scratch on the car.
natural
Kids sometimes make a fuss when they're tired.
natural
He doesn't make a fuss about birthdays, but we always get him a cake anyway.
natural