Kick up a fuss, stink, etc.
verb phrase
To complain loudly and strongly about something.
She kicked up a fuss when she was overcharged at the supermarket.
Often appears as...
- kick up a fuss about
- kick up a fuss over
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To cause a problem or disturbance.
He always kicks up a stink whenever he doesn't get his own way.
Often appears as...
- kick up a stink about
- kick up a stink over
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To complain loudly and strongly about something.
She kicked up a fuss when she was overcharged at the supermarket.
Often appears as...
- kick up a fuss about
- kick up a fuss over
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To cause a problem or disturbance.
He always kicks up a stink whenever he doesn't get his own way.
Often appears as...
- kick up a stink about
- kick up a stink over
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Charged
Used when emotions are strong, indicating anger or frustration.
After seeing the error on his bill, he kicked up a fuss with the manager.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Mostly used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.
She kicked up a huge fuss when the airline lost her luggage.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
May suggest the person is being unreasonable or difficult.
He didn't want to kick up a fuss, but the room was just not acceptable.
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