make a meal of something

成語所屬單字meal

make a meal of something — 慣用語

1. To take more time or effort than needed to do something, which can annoy others.

1.慣用語
釋義

小題大作

To take more time or effort than needed to do something, which can annoy others.

例句

Mia made a meal of choosing a simple birthday card.

Why does Brian always make a meal of washing the dishes?