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cook up a storm

idiom

To make a big fuss, generate a lot of unnecessary talk or activity; make a scene.


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  1. 01

    any port in a storm

    One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation.

  2. 02

    bug storm

    A large number of insects in the air, especially when passed through by a vehicle.

  3. 03

    calm before the storm

    A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

  4. 04

    cook someone's goose

    To spoil one's plans or hope of success.

  5. 05

    cook the books

    To manipulate accounting information, especially illegally.

  6. 06

    eye of the storm

    A period of calm in a tumultuous time.

  7. 07

    storm off

    to leave somewhere angrily

  8. 08

    storm out of the blocks

    To begin rapidly.

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