How to Pronounce "make a big thing out of"
expression
MAYK-uh BIG-thing OWT-uhv
MAYK-uh BIG-thing OWT-ov
Definition
To treat something as if it is much more important or serious than it really is; to exaggerate the importance of something small.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈɪɡ/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh BIG-thing OWT-uhv
UK
MAYK-uh BIG-thing OWT-ov
Listen in Context
Don't make a big thing out of this mistake.
She always makes a big thing out of little problems.
Please don't make a big thing out of it.
Why do you always make a big thing out of everything I say?