Meaning of the word "a storm in a tea cup" in English
What does "a storm in a tea cup" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a storm in a tea cup
US /ə stɔrm ɪn ə ti kʌp/
UK /ə stɔːm ɪn ə ti kʌp/
Idiom
a lot of anger and worry about something that is not important
Example:
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Their argument about the seating arrangement was just a storm in a tea cup.
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Don't worry too much about it; it's probably just a storm in a tea cup.