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Much Ado About Nothing
The phrase 'much ado about nothing' comes from Shakespeare's play “Much Ado About Nothing”. The word “ado” means busy activity, bustle or fuss.
Meaning: To fuss over something trivial. To overreact on something that is insignificant.
Example:
It is much ado about nothing to worry about your son's career when he is just an infant.
Written by Elisa English
On 5/1/13 in Minneapolis
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