Definition of make noises
- She started making noises about running for office.
- Her parents are making noises about wanting a grandchild.
- The government has been making some encouraging noises about the possibility of a tax cut.
- The company has been making soothing/reassuring noises to calm the fears of investors.
- Politicians are making (all) the right noises about improving the schools, but they don't want to spend any money to do it.