make a meal (out) of

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I know what I’ve done is wrong but there’s no need to make a meal out of it . (Longman)

After all, they've had their say years ago and made a meal of it: undeclared top-roping, hold chipping, secret rests, etc. BNC

Nobody could deny Mr Gummer this small triumph, but he might make more friends if he didn't always insist on making such a meal of it. BNC

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