In the days of the old media this little teacup storm might well have brewed up.
From the smh.com.au
Connie Marrero was about 5-foot-5 and I swear you could catch him with a teacup.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Bren has already got an oversized teacup and saucer that is a novelty flowerpot.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
In this presentation the play is reduced to a tepid tempest in a cracked teacup.
From the time.com
Teacup, you need to learn more about the sanitary haibt of Chinese a little more.
From the economist.com
I see the teacup with my eyes, but my brain refuses to send me the teacup message.
From the guardian.co.uk
Crack 1 egg into a custard cup or teacup and gently slip into simmering water.
From the dailyherald.com
So let's make a distinction that puts this tempest in a teacup in perspective.
From the signonsandiego.com
To be honest I find this whole trivial little storm in teacup a tad pathetic.
From the guardian.co.uk
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As much as a teacup will hold
A cup from which tea is drunk
A teacup is a small cup, with or without a handle, generally a small one that may be grasped with the thumb and one or two fingers. It is typically made of a ceramic material. It is usually part of a set, composed of a cup and a matching saucer. ...
A teacup is a small drinking vessel.
Teacups is an amusement ride characterized by cup-style spinning vehicles atop a turntable-like floor.
(Teacups) To dream of teacups, foretells that affairs of enjoyment will be attended by you. For a woman to break or see them broken, omens her pleasure and good fortune will be marred by a sudden trouble. To drink wine from one, foretells fortune and pleasure will be combined in the near future.