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make much of — (something) to give a lot of importance to something. Curtis claimed to be one eighth American Indian and made much of this in his political career. Her campaign made much of economic issues at the party convention … New idioms dictionary
make much of — phrasal 1. : to treat as of importance : exploit 2. : to treat with obvious affection or special consideration : fuss over : flatter, pet * * * make much of 1. To treat with fondness, to cherish, to foster … Useful english dictionary
make much of — {v. phr.} To make something seem of more worth or importance than it really is; praise. * /Visitors made much of the new collie./ * /The boy made much of the hard things of his mountain climb./ Contrast: MAKE LIGHT OF, MAKE LITTLE OF … Dictionary of American idioms
make much of — {v. phr.} To make something seem of more worth or importance than it really is; praise. * /Visitors made much of the new collie./ * /The boy made much of the hard things of his mountain climb./ Contrast: MAKE LIGHT OF, MAKE LITTLE OF … Dictionary of American idioms
make\ much\ of — v. phr. To make something seem of more worth or importance than it really is; praise. Visitors made much of the new collie. The boy made much of the hard things of his mountain climb. Contrast: make light of, make little of … Словарь американских идиом
make much of — phrasal 1. to treat as of importance 2. to treat with obvious affection or special consideration … New Collegiate Dictionary
make much of — (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To enlarge] Syn. magnify, overstate, blow up*; see exaggerate . 2. [To favor] Syn. advance, tout, praise; see encourage 2 , favor 1 , 2 , promote 1 … English dictionary for students
make much of — Cherish, foster, fondle, pet, coddle, treat with fondness … New dictionary of synonyms
make much of — idi a) to treat as significant b) to be attentive to … From formal English to slang
make much of something — make much of (something) to give a lot of importance to something. Curtis claimed to be one eighth American Indian and made much of this in his political career. Her campaign made much of economic issues at the party convention … New idioms dictionary
