make a drama out of

make a drama out of (something)

To exaggerate or put too much focus on a minor issue and make it seem like a major one. You got one B and you're acting like you're failing the class. You're making a drama out of the whole thing, if you ask me. Let's not make a drama out of what's really just a minor setback.See also: drama, make, of, out

make a drama out of

exaggerate the importance of a minor problem or incident. informalSee also: drama, make, of, out