tempest in a teacup
Idioms
3.
tempest in a teacup/teapot, a disturbance or uproar about little or nothing: The fight over who should become the next assistant treasurer of the organization is just a tempest in a teacup. Also, storm in a teacup.
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teacup (ˈtiːˌkʌp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a cup out of which tea may be drunk, larger than a coffee cup |
| 2. | Also called: teacupful the amount a teacup will hold, about four fluid ounces |
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