A1 Idiom Neutral

大惊小怪

da jing xiao guai

Make a fuss over nothing

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Meaning

To overreact or be overly surprised by something minor.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the value of '中庸' (the middle way).

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Use it carefully

Don't use it with your boss!

Meaning

To overreact or be overly surprised by something minor.

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Use it carefully

Don't use it with your boss!

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

他看到一只虫子就______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 大惊小怪

Seeing a bug is a small thing, so overreacting is '大惊小怪'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

他看到一只虫子就______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 大惊小怪

Seeing a bug is a small thing, so overreacting is '大惊小怪'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it can be.

Related Phrases

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小题大做

synonym

Making a big deal out of small things.

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