Raise Hell (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
- The union will raise hell if the company tries to cut benefits again this year.
- When the teacher gave him a failing grade, the student raised hell in the principal's office.
- The neighborhood will raise hell if the construction starts working on Sundays.
- If the government increases taxes again, the voters will raise hell in the upcoming elections.
- When the restaurant got her order wrong for the third time, she raised hell and asked to see the manager.