不要把事情闹大
“don't make a big deal out of this.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
姑姑求求你
“I am begging you,”
不要 把事情闹大
“don't make a big deal out of this.”
“Please indulge my selfishness just this once.”
“Please let this go quietly, or it will ruin everything for me.”
In Chinese family and social dynamics, keeping disputes private and minimizing public exposure is crucial to preserving face and stability.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
do not blow this out of proportion / do not escalate the issue
A highly common set phrase used when urging someone to contain a dispute or avoid public drama.
to escalate into a major issue
Often follows verbs or constructions involving disputes, scandals, or accidents.