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Exaggeration

Refers to making something insignificant seem huge or dramatic for no good reason.

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He's moody over the game loss, but it's just a storm in a teacup.
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Minor Disputes

Often used when small disagreements or conflicts are blown out of proportion.

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The office argument seemed serious, but it was a storm in a teacup.
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Misperception

Alerts the listener that the issue at hand is perceived as more problematic than it truly is.

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Everyone panicked about the policy change, but it turned out to be a storm in a teacup.
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