raise hell
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raise hell
verb raises hell · raising hell · raised hell
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To cause a considerable disturbance.
Near-synonyms: (disturb loudly) raise the dead, wake the dead
Similar: raise the devil, raise Cain, raise hob, raise the roof, rain hell, reign hell, stir shit, raise the dead, wake the dead
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To complain vociferously (about a certain matter).
Local authorities, media and all other regional stakeholders need to wake up, step up, and (frankly) raise hell... before it's too late.
Similar: raise the devil, raise Cain, raise hob, raise the roof, give someone hell, throw a fit
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verb to cause a disturbance
| हिन्दी | क़हर ढाना qahar ḍhānā |
|---|---|
| Italiano | fare il diavolo a quattro |
| Русский | будить лихо buditʹ lixo |
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