Kick up a fuss, stink, etc.

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verb phrase

To complain loudly and strongly about something.

She kicked up a fuss when she was overcharged at the supermarket.
Visual representation of "kick up a fuss, stink, etc." - To complain loudly and strongly about something.

Often appears as...

  • kick up a fuss about
  • kick up a fuss over

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Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "kick up a fuss, stink, etc."
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Emotionally Charged

Used when emotions are strong, indicating anger or frustration.

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After seeing the error on his bill, he kicked up a fuss with the manager.
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Informal Context

Mostly used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.

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She kicked up a huge fuss when the airline lost her luggage.
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Negative Connotation

May suggest the person is being unreasonable or difficult.

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He didn't want to kick up a fuss, but the room was just not acceptable.
Visual representation of the word "Kick up a fuss, stink, etc."

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