Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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Much Ado about Nothing

The phrase 'Much Ado about Nothing' is used when someone is overreacting and makes a big deal of fuss over something unimportant. Example of use: "Some people make a big fuss about which seat they'll get on the plane, but as far as I can see it’s much ado about nothing, since everyone will get to the same destination at precisely the same time."