Make a meal of something
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is informal, used more in casual conversation than formal writing.
When I told Jake it was just changing a tire, he made a meal of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
It suggests someone is unnecessarily complicating things, often with a sense of frustration.
The assignment was easy, but she made a meal out of it.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical
This a metaphor, comparing a simple task to an elaborate process like cooking a big meal.
This is a quick cleanup, not a three-course dinner—don't make a meal out of it.
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