teapot
n
1 container with a spout, in which tea is made and from which it is poured into cups, etc 茶壶. =>illus at pot 见 pot 插图.
2 (idm 习语) a tempest in a teapot => tempest.
No, we didn't fix anything. We thought we might go out, but we said we'd check with each other first. And now I'm telling you I can't manage this Friday. Another time, possibly, but not Friday.