Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

aise a stink about (something)
- to make a major issue out of something
The small business owners began to raise a stink about the new parking tax.
raise an objection to (someone or something)
- to object to someone or something
My friend raised an objection about including my parents in our travel plans.
raise Cain
- to create a disturbance, to cause trouble
The boys began to raise Cain at the dance and were asked to leave.
raise eyebrows
- to cause surprise or disapproval
It raised eyebrows when the actress appeared at the party with no invitation.
raise havoc with (someone or something)
- to create confusion or disruption for or against someone or something
The bad weather raised havoc with our plans to clean up the area around our house.
raise hell with (someone or something)
- to make trouble, to behave wildly
The woman began to raise hell with her supervisor after she heard about the new
policy.
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