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.
(..) And our precious metals. Get up, Mort. Do not be near the king's feet, okay? We're hiding. Be quiet, everyone. Including me. Who's making that noise? Oh, it's me again. There it is! Get it! Come on, Gloria! -Enough! Enough with the stick. -I think she got it. Is it still on me? I hate spiders. (..)2005 Madagascar