Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-storm-in-a-teacup
idiom
/ə stɔːrm ɪn ə ˈtiːkʌp/
Definition
A situation or event that is much ado about nothing; a trivial matter that has been exaggerated.
Examples
- Everyone was worried about the delay in the project, but it really was just a storm in a teacup.
- The debate over the new policy turned out to be a storm in a teacup, as most people agreed on the main points.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a minor issue that is blown out of proportion, making it seem more serious than it actually is.
Synonyms
- much ado about nothing
- tempest in a teapot
- making a mountain out of a molehill
