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Meaning of 'Make a mountain out of a molehill'

What does the saying 'Make a mountain out of a molehill' mean?

Idiom: Make a mountain out of a molehill

Meaning:

If somebody makes a mountain out of a molehill, they exaggerate the importance or seriousness of a problem.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Nature | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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