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Meaning of 'Storm in a teacup'

What does the saying 'Storm in a teacup' mean?

Idiom: Storm in a teacup

Meaning:

If someone exaggerates a problem or makes a small problem seem far greater than it really is, then they are making a storm in a teacup.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Weather | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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