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cause a stir |
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cause (quite) a stir and cause a commotion to cause people to become agitated; to cause trouble in a group of people; to shock or alarm people. When Bob appeared without jacket and tie, it caused a stir at the state dinner. The dog ran through the church and caused quite a commotion. cause/create a stir to cause a lot of interest and excitement Emma caused quite a stir in her little black dress last night. cause a stir also create a stir to cause unusual interest or excitement Rufus was arguing with his older daughter about her boyfriend, and it caused a stir in the family. Usage notes: often used with quite for emphasis: Her latest novel has created quite a stir. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was never the intention of (the) accused to cause a commotion, much less a walkout," the defendants said in a letter of apology provided by their lawyers. This all took us by surprise, but rather than cause a commotion, President Dowiyogo signed the agreement," Nauru's then-Ambassador to the U. While her name may mean "delicate and sensitive" in Arabic, Queen Latifah likes to cause a commotion. |
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