Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-make-a-mountain-out-of-a-molehill
idiom
/təˈmeɪk ə ˈmaʊntən aʊt əv ə ˈmoʊlˌhɪl/
Definition
To exaggerate a minor issue into a major problem.
Examples
- She made a mountain out of a molehill when she got upset over a small mistake in the report.
- Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill; it was just a simple misunderstanding.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of taking a small or trivial concern and blowing it out of proportion, often leading to unnecessary worry or fuss.
Synonyms
- Overreact
- Overstate
- Exaggerate
- Make a fuss
