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Idiom: Much Ado About Nothing

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Early 1500s, and first found in "The defense of the aunswere to the Admonition, against the replie of T.C" a 1574 pamphlet by John Whitgift (Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 to 1604).

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A lot of fuss or bother about something trivial.

Example Sentences

1
The media made much ado about nothing when they reported on the celebrity's new haircut.
2
The politician's speech created much ado about nothing as it lacked any substantial content.
3
The argument between the siblings was much ado about nothing, as it was just a trivial misunderstanding.
4
The controversy over the painting turned out to be much ado about nothing as it was a perfect replica.
5
The hype surrounding the new smartphone was much ado about nothing, as it had no significant improvements.

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