make an issue of

phrase

: to argue about (something) or insist that (something) be treated as an important problem

I knew they'd made a mistake, but I was too tired to make an issue of it.

They kept making an issue of his smoking cigars in the house.

Examples of make an issue of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Herro never made an issue of the Heat bypassing his extension window last fall, the issue did factor into the Heat’s approach going forward with the 2019 first-round pick out of Kentucky. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Getting in was the most important thing, so Dawson accepted the decision and didn’t make an issue of it. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

Harding’s letter makes an issue of Agwunobi’s former association with WellCare. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for make an issue of

• above
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• dove
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• hereinabove