The phrase 'to make a meal of something' means to spend more time, worry, or energy on something than is necessary. It implies exaggerating the difficulty or importance of a task.
La frase 'to make a meal of something' significa dedicar más tiempo, preocupación o energía a algo de lo necesario. Implica exagerar la dificultad o importancia de una tarea.
| Idiom | to make a meal of something |
|---|---|
| Definition | to spend more time, worry or energy on something than is necessary |
| Examples | - Ok, I said I was sorry. There's no need to make such a meal of a tiny mistake. - All she had to do was buy a new one. I don't understand why she had to make a meal of it. |
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