The phrase 'Much ado about nothing' means making a big fuss or commotion over a small, unimportant matter. The expression comes from Shakespeare and this is its standard meaning.
CUET UG 2022 — English Vocabulary
An idiomatic phrase is given followed by four alternatives.
Choose the option that best expresses the meaning.
'Much ado about nothing'
Held on 16 Jul 2022 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
To yell, scream and cry
Read a drama
To make a fuss over a small and trivial matter
Waste time
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