raise hell

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raise hell - 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"

make a stink, raise a stink

object - express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent; "She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with"; "When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license"

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