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Translate files Molehill
/ˈmoʊlhɪl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small mound of earth thrown up by a mole digging a burrow.
The garden was dotted with molehills, evidence of the busy creatures underneath.
A trivial or insignificant issue.
He made a mountain out of a molehill during the argument over the miscommunication.
An exaggerated problem or situation that is being treated as a much bigger issue than it actually is.
Don't make a molehill out of a molehill; it's just a small mistake that can be fixed easily.
Etymology
Middle English molehill, from mole + hill
Common Phrases and Expressions
making a mountain out of a molehill:
To exaggerate a minor issue beyond its actual importance.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A trivial issue that is being blown out of proportion.
Don't worry about it; it's just a molehill.
Referring to a small problem that someone is making too much noise about.
She turned a simple mistake into a molehill.