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storm in a teacup

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a storm in a teacup (British & Australian)

a situation where people get very angry or worried about something that is not important. I think it's all a storm in a teacup - there's probably no danger to public health at all. (not used with the)

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said the matron, putting away her book with the unconcerned resignation of an experienced person who foresees a storm in a teacup. An Unsocial Socialist by Shaw, George Bernard View in context More results

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