Make a fuss
1.
Cause a needless commotion or display, as in I’m sure he’ll be here soon; please don’t make a fuss. It is also often put as make a fuss about or over, as in He’s making a fuss about nothing, or If you make a fuss over the small budget items, what will it be like when we discuss the big ones? The idiom dates from about 1800, although the use of fuss in this sense is a century older.
2.
make a fuss over someone. Treat someone with excessive attention, solicitude, or affection, as in Whenever they visit Grandma she makes a fuss over the children. [ 1920s ]
Read Also:
- Make a go of
verb phrase To achieve success in: to make a go of the list book business (1877+) Achieve success in, as in He has made a go of his new business. This expression was first recorded in 1877.
- Make a hash of something
verb phrase To make a jumble of; mangle; botch: The newspapers made a total hash of what I had said (1735+)
- Make-ahead
[meyk-uh-hed] /ˈmeɪk əˌhɛd/ adjective 1. that can be prepared in advance: a make-ahead casserole.
- Make a hit
verb phrase To be successful; be received with approval, gratitude, etc: She made a hit with my family (1829+) 1. Also, be a hit. Achieve (or be) a success, especially a popular one, as in She made a big hit in this performance, or In out-of-town tryouts the play was already a hit. This seemingly […]
- Make a killing
verb phrase To get a large, quick profit; win hugely: Where did he get all that money? Made a killing on the stock market, he says (1888+) Enjoy a large and quick profit, as in They made a killing in real estate. This expression alludes to a hunter’s success. [ ; late 1800s ]