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I [fʌs]1) (agitation) trambusto m.; (verbal) chiasso m.to kick up a fuss about sth. — piantare un casino per qcs
3) (attention)II 1. [fʌs]to make a fuss of — avere mille attenzioni nei riguardi di [ person]; coccolare [ animal]
verbo transitivo AE (bother) innervosire, mettere in agitazione2.1) (worry) agitarsi, preoccuparsi ( about per); (be agitated) agitarsito fuss over sb. — colloq. darsi da fare per qcn
* * *1. noun(unnecessary excitement, worry or activity, often about something unimportant: Don't make such a fuss.) chiasso2. verb(to be too concerned with or pay too much attention to (unimportant) details: She fusses over children.) prendersela- fussy- fussily
- make a fuss of* * *[fʌs]1. n(complaints, arguments) storie fpl, (anxious preparations) agitazione f2. vi3. vt(person) infastidire, scocciare•* * *I [fʌs]1) (agitation) trambusto m.; (verbal) chiasso m.to kick up a fuss about sth. — piantare un casino per qcs
3) (attention)II 1. [fʌs]to make a fuss of — avere mille attenzioni nei riguardi di [ person]; coccolare [ animal]
verbo transitivo AE (bother) innervosire, mettere in agitazione2.1) (worry) agitarsi, preoccuparsi ( about per); (be agitated) agitarsito fuss over sb. — colloq. darsi da fare per qcn
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