raise hell

/reɪz hɛl/
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Other forms: raising hell; raised hell; raises hell

Definitions of raise hell
  1. verb
    take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent
    “She raised hell when she found out that she would not be hired again”
    synonyms: make a stink, raise a stink
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    type of:
    object
    express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
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