Kick up a storm Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɔɹm

KIK-up-uh-STAWRM

UK

kˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /stˈɔːm

KIK-up-uh-STAWM

Definition

To cause a lot of excitement, anger, or trouble, usually by reacting strongly or making a big fuss about something.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal idiom, often used when someone reacts in an exaggerated way over an issue. Commonly used in negative or ironic contexts: 'don't kick up a storm'. Similar: 'make a scene', 'raise a fuss'. Not about actual weather.

• Spanish: armar un escándalo - causar un alboroto
• Portuguese (BR): fazer o maior escândalo - causar uma confusão
• Portuguese (PT): armar uma confusão - causar um tumulto
• Chinese (Simplified): 大闹一场 - 引起轩然大波
• Chinese (Traditional): 大鬧一場 - 引起軒然大波
• Hindi: बहुत हंगामा करना - तूफान खड़ा करना
• Arabic: إثارة ضجة كبيرة - إثارة عاصفة
• Bengali: একটি বড় ঝামেলা করা - হৈচৈ ফেলে দেওয়া
• Russian: поднять шум - устроить скандал
• Japanese: 大騒ぎする - 大混乱を引き起こす
• Vietnamese: gây náo loạn - làm to chuyện
• Korean: 난리를 피우다 - 소동을 벌이다
• Turkish: ortalığı karıştırmak - büyük olay çıkarmak
• Urdu: خوب ہنگامہ کھڑا کرنا - بہت شور مچانا
• Indonesian: membuat keributan besar - bikin heboh

Example Sentences

Don't kick up a storm over something so small.

basic

He kicked up a storm when they were late.

basic

She always kicks up a storm when things don't go her way.

basic

There's no need to kick up a storm just because plans changed.

natural

The manager really kicked up a storm when the report was late.

natural

If you keep complaining, you'll just kick up a storm for nothing.

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