tempest in a teacup



tempest in a teacup

 and tempest in a teapot
an argument or disagreement over a very minor matter. The entire issue of who was to present the report was just a tempest in a teapot. The argument at the office turned into a tempest in a teacup. No one really cared about the outcome.
See also: teacup, tempest

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Michalinamee-khah-LEE-nahPolish
Perrinepe-REENFrench
Hyde[haid]
Sinjin-English (Rare)
Dicun-Medieval English
TiiaTEE:-ahFinnish