
Cook, dance, etc. up a storm
Usage Context
Used in casual conversations or storytelling, not in formal writing.

Whenever she visits, she cooks up a storm, filling the house with wonderful smells.
Positive Energy
Implies doing something with lots of positive energy and enjoyment.

At the wedding reception, the band played and everyone danced up a storm.
Figurative Sense
This phrase is an exaggeration and shouldn't be taken literally.

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