Meaning of 'Tempest in a teapot'
What does the saying 'Tempest in a teapot' mean?
Idiom: Tempest in a teapot
Meaning:
If people exaggerate the seriousness of a situation or problem, they are making a tempest in a teapot.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Weather |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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