Question

If someone says "a storm in a teacup," what does it mean?

• A. A small problem exaggerated into a big issue
• B. A serious situation
• C. A dangerous storm coming
• D. A minor inconvenience ignored by everyone

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A small problem exaggerated into a big issue

The idiom "a storm in a teacup" (British English) or "a tempest in a teapot" (American English) means making a big deal out of a small or unimportant issue. It refers to unnecessary drama or overreaction.