Whip up a storm Meaning in English

expression

US

WHIP-UP-uh-STAWRM

UK

WIP-UP-uh-STAWM

Definition

To cause a strong reaction, excitement, or trouble, often drawing a lot of attention. It usually means to create controversy or intense discussion.

Usage & Nuances

This idiom is informal and often used in social, news, or workplace contexts. It does not refer to actual weather. Typical patterns: 'Someone whipped up a storm with...' or 'The announcement whipped up a storm.' Avoid literal use—it is always figurative.

• Spanish: causar un alboroto - provocar un escándalo
• Portuguese (BR): causar confusão - criar uma confusão
• Portuguese (PT): provocar uma confusão - causar uma tempestade (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 引起骚动 - 激起风暴（比喻）
• Chinese (Traditional): 引起騷動 - 激起風暴（比喻）
• Hindi: हंगामा खड़ा करना
• Arabic: إثارة ضجة - إثارة عاصفة (مجازياً)
• Bengali: বড় ঝড় তোলে - হৈচৈ সৃষ্টি করে
• Russian: поднять шум - устроить бурю
• Japanese: 大騒ぎを巻き起こす
• Vietnamese: gây náo động - tạo ra một cơn bão (nghĩa bóng)
• Korean: 소동을 일으키다 - 큰 반향을 일으키다
• Turkish: fırtına koparmak - ortalığı ayağa kaldırmak
• Urdu: ہنگامہ کھڑا کرنا - بڑی ہلچل مچانا
• Indonesian: membuat kehebohan - menimbulkan keributan

Example Sentences

The politician's speech whipped up a storm among voters.

basic

The new rule whipped up a storm at work.

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His comments online whipped up a storm.

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The CEO’s decision really whipped up a storm among employees—everyone’s talking about it.

natural

Every time she posts on social media, she seems to whip up a storm.

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The movie’s ending whipped up a storm of criticism online.

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