Cook, dance, etc. up a storm

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To do something vigorously or to a great extent, often implying enthusiasm.

He cooked up a storm for his family's Thanksgiving dinner.
Visual representation of "cook, dance, etc. up a storm" - To do something vigorously or to a great extent, often implying enthusiasm

Often appears as...

  • she danced up a storm at the party
  • he sang up a storm at the concert

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Usage Context

Used in casual conversations or storytelling, not in formal writing.

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Whenever she visits, she cooks up a storm, filling the house with wonderful smells.
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Positive Energy

Implies doing something with lots of positive energy and enjoyment.

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At the wedding reception, the band played and everyone danced up a storm.
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Figurative Sense

This phrase is an exaggeration and shouldn't be taken literally.

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The kids worked up a storm in the backyard, creating a spectacular fort.
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