Meaning of the word "make a mountain out of a molehill" in English

What does "make a mountain out of a molehill" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

make a mountain out of a molehill

US /meɪk ə ˈmaʊntən aʊt ə ˈmoʊlhɪl/
UK /meɪk ə ˈmaʊntən aʊt ə ˈmoʊlhɪl/
"make a mountain out of a molehill" picture

Idiom

1.

to exaggerate the importance of a minor problem

Example:
Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it's just a small scratch on the car.
She tends to make a mountain out of a molehill whenever there's a slight change in plans.
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