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reverberate (formal) to have a strong effect on people for a long time or over a large area • Repercussions of the case continue to reverberate through the financial world. OALD Alexander Demidov); cause a 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. Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2003 Alexander Demidov) |
