bee in one's bonnet »
Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.
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big deal »
Something very important, difficult, or of concern.
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blow out of proportion »
To overreact to or overstate; to treat too seriously or be overly concerned with.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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but who's counting »
Used as a retort or comeback, often to deprecate oneself or another for excessive concern or attention to.
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desk jockey »
One who spends his or her time seated at a desk; especially one who is more concerned with procedure, paperwork, or administration than with its ultimate goal or practical consequence.
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fancypants »
Alternative spelling of fancy pants. The condition of being overly showy; concerned more about one's reputation than anything else.
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for that matter »
As far as that is concerned.
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give somebody pause »
To give somebody cause for concern.
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hot button »
A central issue, concern or characteristic, especially one that motivates people to make a choice.
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hunger is a good sauce »
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.
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hunger is the best sauce »
Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.
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in vain »
In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.
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inside baseball »
Technical matters concerning baseball not apparent to spectators.
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it's all good »
Used to express unconcern.
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