sturm und drang - shturm unt drong - literally, storm & stress; upheaval, turmoil, big deal
Example: "The latest sturm und drang among some senators is whether or not people should display their unmentionables on an outside clothesline."
As a starter: and as a former teacher in English, I hope to add to reader's vocabulary by presenting a word a day in simple terms that anyone can understand - from current use in publications, radio,TV, etc. Remember: use a new word three times in a day and it's yours forever!