Make A Stink (Verb)
Meaning
Take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent; "She raised hell when she found out that she wold not be hired again".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She made a stink when she found out that the company was cutting her benefits, and eventually, they reinstated them.
- When the new policy was put in place, many employees made a stink and got it revised to better suit their needs.
- The group of neighbors made a stink about the noise pollution from the nearby construction site, forcing the authorities to take action.
- After being overcharged at the store, the customer made a stink, and the manager personally apologized and gave them a refund.
- The union workers made a stink over the unfair labor practices and finally got the recognition they deserved.