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dogsbody70 (Offline)
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07-31-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Supperman View Post
make a big deal

I heard that America is a litigious society.
I heard that when someone spilled a coffee of McDonald's and got burnt, he sued McDonald's, claiming that the coffee was too hot.
I would like to say, "hey, you should not make a big deal out of it. I'm not proud of yourself. It's quite a shame if I judge from the Bushido point of view!".
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Which is correct? Both?

Tomorrow is my birthday, and I'll have my birthday party tomorrow.
But don't tell other members, because I don't want to make a big deal out of it.
But don't tell other members, because I don't want to make a big thing out of it.

Is there any difference in meaning?

Thank you.
Columbine has corrected you and is an excellent teacher. I think "don't make a big deal about it"-- means, "please don't make a fuss about it."
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