esl #english #idioms #verb

stir up {v.}

1. To bring (something) into being, often by great exertion or activity; cause.

It was a quiet afternoon, and John tried to stir up some excitement.

Bob stirred up a fight between Tom and Bill.

Compare: WHIP UP (2).

1. To cause (someone) to act; incite to action or movement; rouse.

The coach's pep talk stirred up the team to win.

When Mary heard what Betty said about her, she became stirred up. Categories: {v.}