A STORM IN A TEACUP - a lot of unnecessary anger and worry | 🇬🇧 Vocab IELTS TOEFL GMAT

A STORM IN A TEACUP - a lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important

She's made an official complaint to the CEO about the type of cheese in the cheese sandwiches at the canteen. This seems to me to be a storm in a teacup.

TO KICK THE BUCKET - to die

Unfortunately our favourite neighbour kicked the bucket 3 years ago, but we still feel her presence in the neighborhood.

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK - everything imaginable

Will packs lightly for travel, but I throw everything but the kitchen sink into my suitcase.

THE LIGHTS ARE ON, BUT NO ONE'S HOME - used to say that somebody is stupid, even though they may appear normal

Jennifer has a degree in interior design, but the lights are on and no one's home.

DONKEY'S YEARS - used to describe an action that has continued for a very long time

Will has lived in the countryside for donkey's years - he just wouldn't survive in the city!

NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT - not very exciting or special

The meal was nice, but it was nothing to write home about.

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED - keep your eyes open or be vigilant

Keep your eyes peeled for green scarves.

TAKE A CHILL PILL - calm down! Relax!

At the picnic, I told Mary to take a chill pill as she was freaking out about a wasp.

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