HyperDic: raise_hell

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

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