TEAPOT


Meaning of TEAPOT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ti:pɒt ]

also tea pot

( teapots)

1.

A teapot is a container with a lid, a handle, and a spout, used for making and serving tea.

N-COUNT

2.

If you describe a situation as a tempest in a teapot , you think that a lot of fuss is being made about something that is not important. ( AM; in BRIT, use a storm in a teacup )

On Capitol Hill, senators today appear to view the matter as something of a tempest in a teapot.

PHRASE : PHR after v , v-link PHR

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