Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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a storm in a teacup
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- steam while having tea
- something which encourages
- big fuss over a small matter
- special positions
Correct Option: C
a storm in a tea cup/a tempest in a teapot : a lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important. Here, big fuss over a small matter is the right option. Look at the sentence :
● To quarrel for a joke is like a storm in a tea cup.
