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Tempest Teapot Idiom Refers Small Insignificant Event Over Reacted

Phrase/Idiom tempest in a teapot
Definition This idiom refers to a small or insignificant event that is over-reacted to, as if it were of considerably more consequence.
Example Oh, move on! It’s just a tempest in a teapot.

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