What is another word for tempest in a teapot?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛmpəst ɪn ɐ tˈiːpɒt] (IPA) 
"Tempest in a teapot" is an idiom used to describe a situation where someone is making an unnecessary fuss about a small issue. There are many synonyms that can be used to replace this idiom, including "making a mountain out of a molehill", "blowing things out of proportion", "overreacting", "exaggerating the problem", or "making a big deal out of nothing". All of these phrases convey the same message that someone is reacting disproportionately to a minor issue. In any situation, it is important to keep an open mind and stay calm instead of creating a "tempest in a teapot".
