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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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to make a mountain out of a molehill

to exaggerate a minor problem · to treat a small issue as if it's a huge crisis

What's the situation?

Ever seen someone get super dramatic over something tiny, like a spilled coffee or a slightly late bus? ☕🚌 This expression is perfect for those moments when a small hiccup is blown completely out of proportion. It's often used to gently suggest that someone might be overreacting!

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to make a big deal out of something

to overreact · to exaggerate the importance of something

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when someone is reacting *way* too intensely to something minor. 🙄 It's like, "Dude, chill, it's not that serious!" You use it to suggest that the person is overthinking or overreacting to a situation that doesn't warrant such a strong emotional response.

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to have a cow

be extremely angry or upset · freak out

What's the situation?

Imagine your friend just found out their favorite coffee shop ran out of their special seasonal latte. Instead of being mildly disappointed, they start ranting about how their day is ruined and it's the worst thing ever! 😱 That's when they're 'having a cow'! It's for when someone gets disproportionately upset about something relatively small, often with a dramatic display of anger or frustration.

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get worked up

become agitated · get upset · become over-excited

What's the situation?

This expression perfectly describes those moments when your emotions run high over something that might not be a huge deal. 🤯 Think of it as going from zero to a hundred in terms of emotional intensity, whether it's anger, frustration, or even excessive excitement. It's often used when someone reacts disproportionately to a situation or lets stress get the better of them.

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