piddly=small
kerfuffle (curfuffle, kafuffle, gefuffle)=disorder, commotion
work your socks off = to work very hard (informal)
nag= ρ. επιτιμώ ή γκρινιάζω συνεχώς, κν. μουρμουρίζω: nagging wife γκρινιάρα σύζυγος # προκαλώ έμμονη ενόχληση: nagging pain επίμονος πόνος

Pedestal=
1. An architectural support or base, as for a column or statue.
2. A support or foundation.
3. A position of high regard or adoration.
tr.v. ped·es·taled or ped·es·talled, ped·es·tal·ing or ped·es·tal·ling, ped·es·tals
To place on or provide with a pedestal.