Make A Mountain Out Of A Molehill
- Make A Mountain Out Of A Molehill
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still widely used today, especially in informal conversations, although its usage may be slightly less common among younger generations who may not be as familiar with its origin.
- Literal Meaning: To make a large hill out of a small mound of earth.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To exaggerate or magnify a problem or situation, making it seem more serious or significant than it really is.
- Stop making a mountain out of a molehill, it's just a small issue.
- She's making a mountain out of a molehill, it's not that big of a deal.
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