Storm In A Teacup Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Storm in a teacup What does Storm in a teacup mean?	If someone exaggerates a problem or makes a small problem seem far greater than it really is, then they are making a storm in a teacup.
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joined at the hip What does "joined at the hip" mean?	two people spending all their time together	The two boys are joined at the hip and never spend any time apart.

under one`s belt What does "under one`s belt" mean?	in one`s experience or possession, gained by effort and skill	Now that I have some job experience under my belt I will have more chances to apply for a better job.
champ/chomp at the bit What does "champ/chomp at the bit" mean?	to be ready and anxious to do something (a bit is put into a horse's mouth for control of the horse)	Everyone was chomping at the bit to get started on their holiday.
bull in a china shop What does "bull in a china shop" mean?	someone who is clumsy and upsets other people or plans	Our boss was like a bull in a china shop when I saw him at the meeting last week.
On your tod What does "On your tod" mean?	If you are on your tod, you are alone.
have keen wits What does "have keen wits" mean?	to have the ability to think quickly	The man has keen wits and he can make smart decisions very fast.
feed one's face What does "feed one's face" mean?	to eat	We stopped at the small restaurant to feed our face.

cry wolf What does "cry wolf" mean?	to give a false alarm, to warn of a danger that is not there	The man is crying wolf. There is no danger from the electrical system.
a needle in a haystack What does "a needle in a haystack" mean?	something that is very hard to find	Looking for the lost receipt among the thousands of other receipts was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
cut across What does "cut across" mean?	to cross or go through something instead of going around it	We decided to cut across the field because we were in a hurry to get to school.
shake off an illness What does "shake off an illness" mean?	to become well/healthy again	My friend is unable to shake off her illness and cannot come to the party.
Black as Newgate's knocker What does "Black as Newgate's knocker" mean?	(UK) If things are as black as Newgate's knocker, they are very bad. Newgate was an infamous prison in England, so its door knocker meant trouble.

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Storm In A Teacup Idiom