cook up a storm
idiomTo make a big fuss, generate a lot of unnecessary talk or activity; make a scene.
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any port in a storm
One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation.
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bug storm
A large number of insects in the air, especially when passed through by a vehicle.
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calm before the storm
A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.
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cook someone's goose
To spoil one's plans or hope of success.
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cook the books
To manipulate accounting information, especially illegally.
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eye of the storm
A period of calm in a tumultuous time.
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storm off
to leave somewhere angrily
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storm out of the blocks
To begin rapidly.