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cause a stir
cause a stir
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.
See also:
cause
,
stir
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.
See also:
cause
,
stir
cause/create a stir
to cause a lot of interest and excitement
Emma caused quite a stir in her little black dress last night.
See also:
cause
,
stir
Common Names:
Name
Gender
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Usage
Mailys
-
French
Dalia (2)
-
Lithuanian, Baltic Mythology
Pauline
po-LEEN
(French)
, paw-LEEN
(English)
, pow-LEE-nə
(German)
French, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Fen (2)
-
Frisian
Lenard
['leinɑ:t]
Shipp
[ʃip]
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