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What does 'to make an issue' mean?



 
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What does 'to make an issue' mean? Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:39 am  What does 'to make an issue' mean?
 

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #63 "Issues", question 2

The trouble with her is that she always exaggerates and ......... an issue out of everything.

(a) pulls
(b) tries
(c) gets
(d) makes

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #63 "Issues", answer 2

The trouble with her is that she always exaggerates and makes an issue out of everything.

Correct answer: (d) makes
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Could you explain what does it mean "make an issue"? Is it just a synonym for "exaggerate"?

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What does 'to make an issue' mean? Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:00 pm  What does 'to make an issue' mean?
 

If someone makes an issue of something, they try to have a big discussion about it.
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