Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Van ‘n vlooi ‘n olifant maak

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Phrase or Word

Van ‘n vlooi ‘n olifant maak

Literal English Translation

To make an elephant out of a flea.

Definition

To make a mountain out of a molehill; to turn a small matter into a big one.

Language

Afrikaans

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Other Animals