fart in a teacup

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Fart in a Teacup

Definition:

A colloquial expression used to describe a minor or insignificant issue that is blown out of proportion and causes unnecessary drama or conflict.

Usage:

Sense 1: As a noun (idiomatic expression)

Example sentence 1: Don't make a fart in a teacup over such a trivial matter; it's not worth arguing about.

Example sentence 2: The media tends to blow things out of proportion, turning a simple disagreement into a fart in a teacup.

Example sentence 3: Jenny's reaction to Tom's harmless comment was like a fart in a teacup, creating unnecessary tension at the party.

Example sentence 4: Let's not let this small issue become a fart in a teacup; we should find a solution calmly and rationally.