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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
Question

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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