I have always loved the term “storm in a tea cup” – its utterance implies to those listening that what appears to one party to be a massive problem may from another perspective be just a small fleeting item of no real consequence. I do advise use of such a splendid phrase only at those moments of greatest need. I am sure you can imagine my delight when I discovered this wonderful tea set, complete with boat at the bottom of the cup , revealed when you have drained your tea – a quite delightful creation to illustrate this wonderful saying.
you will want this beautiful storm in a tea cup – from the gifted penguin
That’s lovely, I’ve got a mug along the same lines.