[stir up] {v.} 1. To bring into being, often by greatexertion or activity; cause.
It was a quiet afternoon, and Johntried to stir up some excitement.
Bob stirred up a fight betweenTom and Bill.
Compare: WHIP UP. 2. To cause to act;incite to action or movement; rouse.
The coach’s pep talk stirredup the team to win.
When Mary heard what Betty said about her, shebecame stirred up.
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Значение идиомы stir up