Make a federal case (out) of (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make a federal case (out) of (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2021-03-21 11:03

Meaning of Make a federal case (out) of (something) (redirected from make a federal case out of something )

Synonyms:

to stretch the truth , to go off the deep end , make a big deal out of something

Make a federal case out of something American phrase informal

To amplify something, to make it sound more important than it really is

I understand why you were mad but can you stop making a federal case out of it and just let it go? It happened long ago.

I admit I was the one who forgot to lock the door. That's it. Don't make a federal case out of it.

To be mad about something which is not necessary

I understand it was Peter's fault but he already apologized, there's no reason for you to make a federal case out of it.

Other phrases about:

a tempest in a teapot

A great anger or concern about something that is not important

Grammar and Usage of Make a federal case out of something

Verb Forms

  • made a federal case out of something
  • makes a federal case out of something
  • making a federal case out of something

The verb "make" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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Origin of Make a federal case out of something

The origin of the phrase derived from the importance of the issues that are solved by federal courts.

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