tempest in a teapot
The phrase "tempest in a teapot" refers to a small or trivial issue that is blown out of proportion, creating unnecessary drama or excitement. It implies that the commotion or fuss made about a situation is disproportionate to its actual significance or impact. The phrase stems from the metaphor of a tempest, meaning a violent storm, occurring inside a small teapot, which emphasizes the insignificance and triviality of the matter at hand.
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