Meaning of molehill mountaineer | Babel Free
Definitions
A person who habitually exaggerates or overemphasizes minor issues.
Examples
“Molehill mountaineers of the press⟳ consequently had to make⟳ what they could of the record⟳: […]”
“I would say⟳ you've become⟳ a "molehill mountaineer" – building big mountains from little molehills in order⟳ to avoid⟳ facing the real issue⟳, your fear of emotional pain.”
“This theme may sound⟳ like⟳ a snore (at least to those readers who'd crave a full piece on molehill mountaineer Andrew Breitbart), […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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