What Does “tempest in a teapot” mean?
Definition:
The phrase tempest in a teapot is an idiomatic expression. It refers to a small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion.
There are other variations of this idiom:
A tempest in a teacup.
A storm in a teacup.
A storm in a cream bow.
Example(s)
The whole fight between the two companies is just a tempest in a teapot.
This idiom is in the nature category.
