Make a Mountain Out of a Molehill.
English
idiom
To exaggerate a small problem and treat it as if it were a major crisis.
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To exaggerate a small problem and treat it as if it were a major crisis.
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When you make a mountain out of a molehill, you overreact to something minor and give it far more worry or attention than it deserves.
It's often said gently to help someone see they're blowing things out of proportion.
"Blow Things Out of Proportion"
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Overstate how serious something is, distorting reality
"Sweat the Small Stuff"
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Focus anxiously on minor details instead of the bigger picture
"Make a Mountain Out of a Molehill"
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Treat a trivial problem as if it's a major crisis
Half the team is freaking out about the new reporting format.
We're making a mountain out of a molehill — it's just a layout change.
I think we're making a mountain out of a molehill — let's not let this become a bigger fight.
You're right. It's not worth this much tension.
I've been stressed all week about this dinner with her parents.
You're making a mountain out of a molehill — it's just dinner.
