English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't make it more than it is" Mean?
Learn what "don't make it more than it is" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Don't make it more than it is.
It means the speaker wants someone to stop exaggerating the situation.
From Blood Contract, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tells someone not to make the situation seem worse than it is.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to calm someone down or push back against overreaction. It can sound dismissive if the other person is upset.
Better ways to say it
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Don't make it more than it is.
2
Don't make a big deal out of it.
3
It's not that serious.
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