make a big deal about
make a federal case out of
To exaggerate an insignificant event.
Jeff said, "I'm sorry I banged into you in the dark. Don't make a big deal out of it."
make a big thing
Придавать чему-либо очень большую значимость или считать что-либо важным событием.
It's Jack's birthday but he doesn't want to make a big thing of it, so please don't mention it.
Сегодня день рождения у Джека, но он не хочет ничего пышного, так что даже не упоминай.
send-off
big send-off
A demonstration of affection or respect at someone's departure, as a retirement ceremony.
Проводы с демонстрацией уважения; пышная церемония проводов на пенсию.
When our colleague retired after 35 years of teaching, we all got together at the Faculty Club and gave him a terrific send-off.
John got a big send-off as he left for Europe.
Джону устроили веселые проводы, когда он уезжал в Европу.
talk big
To talk boastfully; brag.
He talks big about his pitching, but he hasn't won a game.
that bites the big one
Что-то, что сильно раздражает.
Damn, I can't park there, it's already occupied. That bites the big one.
Черт, я там не могу припарковаться, место уже занято. Это сильно раздражает.
the big lie
A major, deliberate misrepresentation of some important issue made on the assumption that a bold, gross lie is psychologically more believable than a timid, minor one.
We all heard the big lie during the Watergate months.
The pretense of democracy by a totalitarian regime is part of the big lie about its government.
think big
To believe in one's ability, purpose, or power to perform or succeed.
Be confident; be positive; tell yourself you are the greatest; above all, think big!
too big for one's breeches
too big for one's boots
Too sure of your own importance; feeling more important than you really are.
That boy had grown too big for his breeches. I'll have to put him back in his place.
When the teacher made Bob a monitor, he got too big for his boots and she had to warn him.