The term “Mountain Out Of A Molehill” means blowing a minor issue out of proportion or making a big deal out of something that is actually insignificant or unimportant. It refers to the act of exaggerating the significance or importance of a small or trivial matter.
Examples:
1. Sarah is always making a mountain out of a molehill. Yesterday, she freaked out because her favorite coffee mug got a small crack in it, as if it was the end of the world.
2. John’s reaction to receiving a B on his test was a classic case of making a mountain out of a molehill. He spent hours complaining and feeling devastated, even though a B is still a good grade.
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