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Definition make a meal of something in British English

make a meal of something phrase

phrase
1

to treat something as more important or serious than it really is

Example

I know I was wrong, but you don't need to make such a meal of it.

Synonyms and related words
aggrandise aggrandize exaggerate
2

to take more time or care than is necessary when you are doing something

Example

He really made a meal of cutting the lawn.

Synonyms and related words
delay dawdle potter
Definition make a meal of something in British English