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.
(..) I know I got locked in my car. It's fine, I'm coming. "Left turn, feet" Are you driving man? -No -What the hell is that noise? Ok look why don't you just tell Fletcher, that I am coming you motherfucker! Are you ok? -Are you ok? -Yeah I gotta get my sticks. No no no no, stay away from the car. (..)2014 Whiplash