to make something seem more important than it should be, or to argue about it

Of course I'll help you - there's no need to make an issue of it. 我当然会帮你，没必要把这一点小题大作。

It's upsetting when people make an issue of his weight.

Right-wingers are making an issue of her background as a union rep.

We knew they had mental health problems, but nobody made an issue of it.

Some of these groups have tried to make an issue of workplace safety.

See also: issue noun (SUBJECT)