Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning of the underlined word.
The chairman's reaction was a storm in a tree cup
A
situated for the occasion
B
less serious than it appeared to be
C
more serious than necessary
D
greatly diminished in scope
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The idiom "a storm in a teacup" (mistakenly written as tree cup in the question) means an exaggerated reaction to something insignificant. It suggests that the issue is less serious than it seems.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10646)