Molehill
noun
The small pile of dirt caused by a mole digging under the ground.
I almost tripped over the molehill in the garden.
Often appears as...
- trip over a molehill
- molehill in the garden
noun
A small problem or issue that has been exaggerated or made to seem much bigger than it is.
You're making a mountain out of a molehill; it's really not a big deal.
Often appears as...
- make a mountain out of a molehill
- making a molehill out of it
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
The small pile of dirt caused by a mole digging under the ground.
I almost tripped over the molehill in the garden.
Often appears as...
- trip over a molehill
- molehill in the garden
noun
A small problem or issue that has been exaggerated or made to seem much bigger than it is.
You're making a mountain out of a molehill; it's really not a big deal.
Often appears as...
- make a mountain out of a molehill
- making a molehill out of it
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Implication
Understands that molehills are actual physical small hills in the ground made by moles.
Every spring, our backyard is dotted with new molehills.
Pro Tip 2/3Visualize Size
Envision a molehill to be tiny, as moles are small animals; not comparable to human-sized hills.
Though just molehills, they made the lawn look uneven.
Pro Tip 3/3Garden Context
Molehills commonly occur in gardens or lawns, indicating disrupted earth.
Molehills in the garden need flattening before planting flowers.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Implication
Understands that molehills are actual physical small hills in the ground made by moles.
Every spring, our backyard is dotted with new molehills.
Pro Tip 2/3Visualize Size
Envision a molehill to be tiny, as moles are small animals; not comparable to human-sized hills.
Though just molehills, they made the lawn look uneven.
Pro Tip 3/3Garden Context
Molehills commonly occur in gardens or lawns, indicating disrupted earth.
Molehills in the garden need flattening before planting flowers.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Implication
Understands that molehills are actual physical small hills in the ground made by moles.
Every spring, our backyard is dotted with new molehills.
Pro Tip 2/3Visualize Size
Envision a molehill to be tiny, as moles are small animals; not comparable to human-sized hills.
Though just molehills, they made the lawn look uneven.
Pro Tip 3/3Garden Context
Molehills commonly occur in gardens or lawns, indicating disrupted earth.
Molehills in the garden need flattening before planting flowers.
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Quote examples
Douglas Fairbanks
American Actor
Mind you, physical training doesn't necessarily mean going to an expert for advice. One doesn't have to make a mountain out of a molehill. Get out in the fresh air and walk briskly - and don't forget to wear a smile while you're at it. Don't over-do. Take it easy at first and build on your effort day by day.
Quote examples
Neha Pendse
Indian Actress
In 'Bigg Boss 12' house one needs to make a mountain out of a molehill. It's an art and I don't specialise in it.
Quote examples
Douglas Fairbanks
American Actor
Mind you, physical training doesn't necessarily mean going to an expert for advice. One doesn't have to make a mountain out of a molehill. Get out in the fresh air and walk briskly - and don't forget to wear a smile while you're at it. Don't over-do. Take it easy at first and build on your effort day by day.
Quote examples
Neha Pendse
Indian Actress
In 'Bigg Boss 12' house one needs to make a mountain out of a molehill. It's an art and I don't specialise in it.
Example 1 of 2
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