raise a stink

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Definition

Verb (phrasal verb): - To complain loudly and forcefully about something; to make a strong, often public, protest or objection in order to draw attention to a problem or injustice.

Usage

This phrasal verb is used to describe the act of reacting to a situation with vigorous and noisy complaint. It implies causing a disturbance or creating a fuss to ensure one's dissatisfaction is heard and addressed. It is often used in informal contexts.

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • To raise a stink over/about something: This is the standard construction, specifying the cause of the complaint.
    • He raised a stink over the new policy changes.
  • The phrase often carries a connotation of the complaint being somewhat disruptive or embarrassing for the responsible party.
Variants and Related Words
  • Make a stink: A direct synonym with identical meaning and usage.
    • They threatened to make a stink in the local newspaper.
  • Kick up a stink: Another common variant, especially in British English.
    • Customers kicked up a stink about the price increase.
Synonyms
  • Kick up a fuss: To complain or protest noisily.
  • Make a scene: To create a loud, public disturbance, often emotionally charged.
  • Raise hell: (More forceful/informal) To protest or complain with great anger and intensity.
Related Idioms
  • Cause a stir: To create a lot of interest, excitement, or mild controversy, which can sometimes, but not always, involve complaint.
  • Make waves: To cause trouble or disruption, often by challenging the status quo.
Verb
  1. 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

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