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    Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom or Phrase. To make a mountain of a mole hill
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    Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom or Phrase.
    To make a mountain of a mole hill

    A.

    To give great importance to trifles

    B.

    To make unnecessary comments

    C.

    To achieve big success

    D.

    To violate the rules

    Correct option is A

    Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    To make a mountain of a mole hill: To exaggerate or give too much importance to something small or trivial. (Hindi: छोटी बात को बहुत बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर कहना)
    Example: Stop making a mountain of a molehill — it was just a minor mistake.
    3 Similar Idioms:
    · Blow things out of proportion – Overreacting to a small issue.
    · Cry over spilt milk – Complaining about something that can’t be changed.
    · Storm in a teacup – A big fuss about a small issue.

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