Meaning of the word "the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing" in English
What does "the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing
US /ðə ˈmʌð.ɚ əv ˈmɪs.tʃɪf ɪz noʊ ˈbɪɡ.ɚ ðæn ə ˈmɪdʒ.ɪz wɪŋ/
UK /ðə ˈmʌð.ə əv ˈmɪs.tʃɪf ɪz nəʊ ˈbɪɡ.ə ðæn ə ˈmɪdʒ.ɪz wɪŋ/
Idiom
small beginnings can lead to large and serious problems or conflicts
Example:
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You should resolve that small argument now, because the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing.
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A tiny lie grew into a huge scandal; truly, the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing.