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much ado about nothing

a lot of trouble and excitement about something which is not important. People have been getting very upset about the seating arrangements for the Christmas dinner, but as far as I'm concerned it's all much ado about nothing.

See also: about, much, nothing

without further/more ado

without any delay. And so, without further ado, let me introduce you to tonight's speaker.

See also: further, more, without

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much ado about nothing

a lot of trouble or excitement about something that is not important. His opponents have questioned his role in obtaining the contract, but he claims he did nothing wrong, and that it's much ado about nothing.

Etymology: from the title of a play by William Shakespeare

See also: about, much, nothing

without further ado

without any more talk or activity. Without further ado, here is my list of the ten best restaurants in St. Louis.

See also: further, without