She started 'making noises''about' running for office. [=she started saying things that showed she was thinking about running for office]
Politicians are 'making (all) the right noises' about improving the schools, but they don't want to spend any money to do it.
Congress has been 'making' (a lot of) 'noise' about lowering taxes, but no one expects it to happen.
(..) - Scotty, all *something* back there? - Ay, sir. Ready to broadcast at . MHz. - Made your choice, Classy? - I have the beat and shouting. Let's make some noise. That's a good choice. Faster, Doc. We risk to be consumed by the *something* detectors. *something* - *something*, Doctor! (..)2016 Star Trek Beyond