dance up a storm

dance up a storm

To dance enthusiastically and often, typically during a certain period of time. You guys sure danced up a storm at the wedding last night—no wonder you're exhausted!

See also: dance, storm, up

dance, talk, etc. up a ˈstorm

(informal, especially American English) dance, talk, etc. with enthusiasm and energy: They spent the evening celebrating the end of the exams, dancing up a storm at the college party. ♢ Campbell won an award for his first novel, and has been writing up a storm ever since.

See also: storm, up