Meanings
How to pronounce "make a mountain out of a molehill":
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To treat a problem as greater than it is; to blow something out of proportion; to exaggerate the importance of something trivial.
Example: "If you’re stuck in traffic, try not to make a mountain out of a molehill worrying about it too much. You could be making it much worse."
Example Sentences
1
He tends to make a mountain out of a molehill by overreacting to tiny mistakes.
2
Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. It's not a big deal.
3
Don't make a mountain out of a molehill by stressing over every little detail.
4
When faced with a challenge, he tends to make a mountain out of a molehill instead of calmly finding a solution.
