HyperDic: raise_a_stink

English > 1 sense of the expression raise a stink:
VERBcommunicationraise a stink, raise hell, make a stinktake strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent
English > raise a stink: 1 sense > verb 1, communication
MeaningTake strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymsraise hell, make a stink
BroaderobjectExpress or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

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