raise hell

Definitions

1. 1

   To cause a considerable disturbance.

   • Near-synonyms: (disturb loudly) raise the dead, wake the dead
   • Don't want to sleep yet, buddy it's a good bet I'll raise more hell than you.
   • A segment where several cast members in panda suits raise skateboarding hell in the streets of Tokyo.
2. 2

   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.

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