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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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Two White Sox sources practically scoffed at the likelihood of this happening with one exasperated over the fact that anybody with a trade idea and an outlet to present it can cause a stir. We're always on the lookout for books or companies that cause a stir through non-traditional means," he said in a telephone interview. Wood expects that Jessie Sammler's explorations, sweet and adolescent as they are, will nonetheless cause a stir. |
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