Pronunciation: /meɪk ə ˈfɛdərəl keɪs/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 She spilled some juice on the carpet, but there's no need to make a federal case out of it.
A2 When my brother lost his keys, he made a federal case out of it and accused everyone of stealing them.
B1 The teacher made a federal case out of the students not handing in their homework on time.
B2 The customer made a federal case out of the incorrect order and demanded a full refund.
C1 The lawyer warned his client not to make a federal case out of the minor traffic violation.
C2 The politician made a federal case out of the budget cuts, causing a public outcry.
verb a word that expresses an action or state of being
A1 I accidentally broke my friend's toy, but he didn't make a federal case out of it.
A2 She spilled water on her laptop, but she didn't want to make a federal case out of it.
B1 The teacher was upset that the students were talking during the test, but she didn't want to make a federal case out of it.
B2 The company made a federal case out of the employee being late to work, leading to a formal warning.
C1 The politician tried to make a federal case out of the minor disagreement in order to gain media attention.
C2 The lawyer warned his client not to make a federal case out of the small issue, as it could escalate the situation unnecessarily.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 She spilled some milk on the table, but there's no need to make a federal case out of it.
A2 He forgot to return the library book on time, but his teacher made a federal case about it.
B1 The neighbor's dog barks a lot, but I don't think we should make a federal case out of it.
B2 The company made a federal case out of the employee's small mistake, which caused unnecessary stress.
C1 The media tends to make a federal case out of celebrity scandals, blowing them out of proportion.
C2 The politician tried to make a federal case out of his opponent's minor error in judgment during the debate.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 She spilled some water on the floor, but let's not make a federal case out of it.
A2 I know you're upset about the situation, but there's no need to make a federal case out of it.
B1 The teacher made a federal case out of the student's minor mistake in front of the whole class.
B2 The boss tends to make a federal case out of small errors, which can make employees feel stressed.
C1 The lawyer warned the client not to make a federal case out of the parking ticket, as it would cost more in legal fees than the fine itself.
C2 The media made a federal case out of the celebrity's offhand comment, blowing it out of proportion and causing a scandal.
article a word that specifies a noun
A1 She spilled some juice on the floor, but there's no need to make a federal case out of it.
A2 When my brother lost his keys, he made a federal case out of it and everyone in the house got stressed.
B1 The teacher made a federal case out of the students' tardiness, leading to stricter rules in the classroom.
B2 The company decided to make a federal case out of the competitor's unethical business practices, resulting in a lawsuit.
C1 The politician made a federal case out of the environmental issues, pushing for new legislation to protect the planet.
C2 The celebrity's team made a federal case out of the false rumors spread by the tabloids, demanding a public apology and retraction.
formal The lawyer advised against making a federal case out of the minor dispute.
informal Don't make a federal case out of it, it's not a big deal.
slang Why are you making a federal case out of this? Chill out.
figurative She tends to make a federal case out of every little inconvenience in her life.
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