Categories: Common Abbreviation
In internet slang, “Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill” means that someone is overreacting or exaggerating a small problem or issue, turning it into something much bigger and more significant than it actually is. It implies that it is unnecessary to blow things out of proportion and create unnecessary drama or conflict.
Examples:
1. Sarah: I can’t believe Emily forgot to text me back. She never does that!
James: Relax, don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. Maybe she was just busy.
2. Alex: I made a tiny mistake at work today, and now I’m afraid I’ll get fired!
Lisa: Calm down, it’s just a minor error. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill; everyone makes mistakes.
Synonyms:
exaggeration, blowingthingsoutofproportion, overreaction
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