make a production out of

verb

To do (something) in a way that is unnecessarily complicated, elaborate, or public.

Meanings

verbmake a production out of (third-person singular simple present makes a production out of, present participle making a production out of, simple past and past participle made a production out of)

present singular third person makes a production out of · participle present making a production out of · participle past made a production out of · past made a production out of · alternative make a production of

  1. transitiveTo do (something) in a way that is unnecessarily complicated, elaborate, or public.

    Synonyms: make a big thing out of

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo do (something) in a way that is unnecessarily complicated, elaborate, or public.

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Chicago

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