Question

Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.

Make a mountain out of a molehill

• A. To exaggerate any situation
• B. To cool down any situation
• C. To settle down peacefully
• D. To work hard

Answer 1

The correct option is A To exaggerate any situation

The given phrase means 'To make a major issue out of a minor one'.

Option A is correct. 'Exaggerate' means 'to turn something minor into something major'. Thus, the option has the same meaning as the required one.

Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.