make heavy weather of something

Related to word: heavy

Idiom

Definition

  1. To treat something as more difficult than it is, spending excessive time and effort on a task that should be straightforward.

    • He always makes heavy weather of everyday tasks, which bothers me a lot.

    • Don't make heavy weather of this simple project; we are short on time.

    • She's making heavy weather of this report, but it really only takes a few hours to complete.