Molehill

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊlˌhɪl/

Molehill (noun)

  1. A very small problem or difficulty that is not serious, but may seem bigger to someone.
  2. A situation treated as important when it is actually minor, often because of worry or anger.
  3. A small pile of earth made by a mole when it moves underground.

Examples

  • The delay was a molehill, and we solved it quickly.
  • Don’t worry; it’s just a molehill, not a crisis.