Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to raise hell
idiom
/tuː reɪz hɛl/
Definition
To cause a disturbance, trouble, or chaos.
Examples
- During the protest, the crowd began to raise hell over the new policies.
- He always raises hell when things don’t go his way.
- The kids raised hell when their favorite show was canceled.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe someone who creates a situation of uproar or fights against something, usually in a loud or aggressive manner.
Synonyms
- cause a scene
- make a fuss
- kick up a fuss
- stir up trouble
