(idiomatic) To scare something or someone to a large degree.

(transitive, idiomatic) To call attention to or publicize; to make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily.

(idiomatic) Euphemistic form of talk out of one's ass.

Alternative form of talk out of one's ass

(transitive) To deal with (a person) harshly and abruptly.

(colloquial, often imperative) To stop aggressively bothering someone; to step down from confrontation with someone.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of make a big thing out of

present participle of make a big thing out of.

simple past tense and past participle of make a big thing out of.

(idiomatic) To deliberately fail to provide someone with support; to ignore or neglect.