Showing posts with label IDEA: storm in a teacup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IDEA: storm in a teacup. Show all posts
Monday, November 28, 2011
Storm in a teacup
Storm in a teacup (in British English), tempest in a teapot (in American English) is an idiom meaning a small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion.[1]
Both the American and British phrases are long preceded by Cicero's Latin "Excitabat enim fluctus in simpulo".[5] The phrase, translated literally, reads: "He was stirring up waves in a ladle".
Both the American and British phrases are long preceded by Cicero's Latin "Excitabat enim fluctus in simpulo".[5] The phrase, translated literally, reads: "He was stirring up waves in a ladle".
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)