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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