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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Make Mountains of Molehills (To).
 
To make a difficulty of trifles. “Arcem ex cloc facre.” The corresponding French proverb is, “Faire d’un mouche un éléphant.   1
 


 Make Eyes at (To).Make one’s Bread (To). 

 
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