How to Pronounce "make an issue of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪʃu/ /ˈəv
MAYK an or ən ISH-oo UHV
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɪʃuː/ /ˈɒv
MAYK un ISH-oo OV
Definition
To treat something as more important or problematic than it really is; to exaggerate the significance of a minor point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪʃu/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɪʃuː/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK an or ən ISH-oo UHV
UK
MAYK un ISH-oo OV
Listen in Context
Please don't make an issue of my mistake—it was not serious.
You shouldn't make an issue of the noise; it's not a big deal.
He tends to make an issue of everything at work.
If you keep making an issue of this, nothing will get solved.