to tell (personal troubles etc)

divulge information

to put (a story, novel etc) into the form of a drama; to respond to (a problem) in an exaggerated way, especially to cause excitement

make a performance of

to do, say etc (something) in an exaggerated way, too strongly etc

go to extremes; carry too far

to tax (a person, business etc) too heavily; to put too much strain on (something)

go to extremes; carry too far

to give help or encouragement to a person or thing that is weak, bad or undesirable

cater to, indulge

to be pleasant to (a person) to get (something) one wants

talk into