Cook, dance, etc. up a storm
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Pro Tip 1/3Usage 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Energy
Implies doing something with lots of positive energy and enjoyment. 
At the wedding reception, the band played and everyone danced up a storm.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative 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.