Phrase guide

up a storm

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

In a remarkable or excited manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • They cooked up a storm on the new cooking show.
  • They were dancing up a storm at the new night club.
  • They talked up a storm at the leader's debate.

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Antonyms: none provided

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