make a fuss over v. phr. 1. To quarrel about something or someone.
I want you kids to stop fussing about who gets the drumstick. 2. To he excessively concerned about someone or something; worry.
Let's not fuss over such an insignificant problem! 3. To show exaggerated care or preoccupation about a person or an animal.
Aunt Hermione is constantly fussing over her old lapdog. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲