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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a federal case" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a situation that is being treated as serious or significant, often in a sarcastic or exaggerated manner.
Example: "She spilled coffee on her shirt and made it seem like it was a federal case."
Alternatives: "a big deal" or "a serious matter".
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* Make it a federal case.
The matter escalated into a federal case.
Why, the guy's making a federal case out of it".
And they're now struggling to make this a federal case.
We have to determine if it's a federal case".
"They're making a federal case about it," he said.
Now she plans to make a federal case of it.
There's no need to make a federal case out of it.
SC: No need to make a federal case out of it, Logan!
No need to make a federal case of it — or to even mention the tension.
This was such a minor accident -- why was everyone making a federal case out of it?
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