Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A storm in a teacup

Lot of fuss that will soon be forgotten

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "a storm in a teacup" is (3) Lot of fuss that will soon be forgotten.

The other options do not fit the meaning of the idiom.

• To disarrange the cutlery means to put the cutlery in a messy or disorganized way.
• Unnecessary tension means tension that is not necessary or justified.
• A sudden storm during teatime is not a common occurrence.

The idiom "a storm in a teacup" is used to describe a situation that is causing a lot of fuss or upset, but that is not actually very serious and will soon be forgotten. It is often used to make light of a situation or to dismiss it as unimportant.