To exaggerate a minor issue; to make a mountain out of a molehill; to blow a trivial matter out of proportion.
这只是一点小误会，没必要小题大作，大家坐下来好好沟通一下就好了。
This is just a small misunderstanding; there's no need to make a mountain out of a molehill. Let's just sit down and communicate properly.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Warring States period, King Xiaocheng of Zhao was known for his poor judgment, often acting arbitrarily and suffering great losses for small gains.
When a conflict arose between Yan and Zhao, the state of Yan appointed General Gaoyang to lead 100,000 troops to attack Zhao.
King Xiaocheng, believing Zhao lacked capable generals, offered 50 cities as a price to invite Tian Dan of Qi to be his general.
Lord Mafu, observing this, angrily told Lord Pingyuan that the King was making a mountain out of a molehill.
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