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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "oh" (as in "oh") + "GAHR" (as in "garden") + "seh" (as in "set") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "OON" (as in "Uber") + "BAH" (as in "bar") + "soh" (as in "solo") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "AH" (as in "art") + "gwah" (as in "Guam")/

Meaning

To exaggerate a minor problem to the point of making it seem like a catastrophic issue, often for dramatic effect.

Examples

Don't make a big deal out of it, it's just a 30-minute delay.

They're making a mountain out of a molehill with that simple problem.

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Regional synonyms

A pretty, attractive woman or something cute and stylish in Mexico and Spain. It's a sweet, versatile compliment that can range from tender to flirty depending on the tone and familiarity between people.