federal case

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An exaggerated ordeal; excessive fuss or indignation about some situation. idiomatic,informal
    — So I didn't put the toilet seat down — you don't have to make a federal case out of it.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see federal, case.

词形变化

federal cases plural

词源

In the United States of America, courts with federal jurisdiction generally are for much more serious offenses than those whose cases are heard by local courts.
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