Cook, dance, etc. up a storm phrase
To cook, dance, etc in a way showing a lot of excitement, energy, or interest.
When the band started performing, the crowd went crazy and danced up a storm.
A: Where is your mom? B: She is cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
The party was great. We drank and sang up a storm until past midnight.
This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the phrase "up a storm", which is chiefly said North American
1. Doing something extremely well
2. Behaving in an extreme or remarkable manner
1. Holly was in rare form during her speech, so she got the first prize in the competition last night.
2. Corrine: I'm going to buy Christmas presents for everybody. Do you want to go with me?
Laura: Oh...My kids are in rare form today, so I cannot go with you. Sorry!