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to cook up
[phrase form: cook]
01
to make up something that is not true, like a story or excuse
Transitive: to cook up a story or excuse
Examples
He tried to cook up an excuse for being late to the meeting.
Children sometimes cook up elaborate tales to explain their actions when caught misbehaving.
02
to prepare food quickly, often in an informal or creative manner
Transitive: to cook up food
Examples
She cooked up a quick dinner after a long day at work.
He cooked up a delicious stew using leftovers from the fridge.
