Definition
A set phrase (成语) meaning to make a big deal out of something trivial or to overreact to a minor issue. It's used to criticize someone for getting overly alarmed or excited about nothing important.
phrase
to make a fuss about nothing (idiom)to get overly alarmed over trifles
Examples
- ，大惊小怪。Jiù diū le yí kuài qián, bié dà jīng xiǎo guài de.You only lost one yuan — don't make a fuss.
- 大惊小怪，。Tā kànjiàn yì zhī xiǎo chóng jiù dà jīng xiǎo guài, bǎ dàjiā dōu dòuxiào le.She made a huge fuss over a tiny bug, which made everyone laugh.
- ，大惊小怪？Búguò shì diànnǎo chóngqǐ yíxià, nǐ hébì yào zhèyàng dà jīng xiǎo guài?It's just a computer restart — why do you have to make such a big deal out of it?
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.