Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raise Cain
idiom
/reɪz keɪn/
Definition
To cause trouble or create a disturbance.
Examples
- After the team lost the game, the fans raised Cain about the referee’s decisions.
- She always raises Cain when she doesn’t get her way.
- The children started to raise Cain when it was time to go to bed.
Meaning
To raise Cain means to be rebellious or to behave in a chaotic manner. It is often used when someone is causing a fuss or creating a lot of noise about something.
Synonyms
- make a fuss
- cause a scene
- stir up trouble
