tempest in a teapot

Betekenis (Engels)

A major fuss over a trivial matter.

Sinonieme

storm in a teacup

storm in a tea-kettle

tempest in a teacup

tempest in a tea-kettle

storm in a teapot

Vertalings

Sturm im Wasserglas

fluctus in simpulo

tempestade em copo d’água

tempestade em copo d'água

bardaktaki fırtına

Etimologie (Engels)

Attested since 1838.