Make a drama out of something
phrase
To treat a situation as more serious or important than it really is.
Even though he just had a small cut, he made a drama out of it as if it was a big deal.
Often appears as...
- don't make a drama out of it
- making a drama out of everything
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To treat a situation as more serious or important than it really is.
Even though he just had a small cut, he made a drama out of it as if it was a big deal.
Often appears as...
- don't make a drama out of it
- making a drama out of everything
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is casual and usually used in informal conversation or writing.
My sister dropped her ice cream and made a drama out of it, but we all laughed it off.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Overstatement
Used to imply someone is overreacting or being overly emotional about a minor issue.
He's making a drama out of a slight delay – we'll still arrive on time.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
It's not appropriate for formal occasions, professional settings, or serious discussions.
In the meeting, I stayed calm and did not make a drama out of the mix-up.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is casual and usually used in informal conversation or writing.
My sister dropped her ice cream and made a drama out of it, but we all laughed it off.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Overstatement
Used to imply someone is overreacting or being overly emotional about a minor issue.
He's making a drama out of a slight delay – we'll still arrive on time.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
It's not appropriate for formal occasions, professional settings, or serious discussions.
In the meeting, I stayed calm and did not make a drama out of the mix-up.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is casual and usually used in informal conversation or writing.
My sister dropped her ice cream and made a drama out of it, but we all laughed it off.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Overstatement
Used to imply someone is overreacting or being overly emotional about a minor issue.
He's making a drama out of a slight delay – we'll still arrive on time.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
It's not appropriate for formal occasions, professional settings, or serious discussions.
In the meeting, I stayed calm and did not make a drama out of the mix-up.
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