Raise hell
verb
To cause a lot of trouble or commotion.
When his team loses, he always starts to raise hell.
Often appears as...
- raise hell about something
- raise hell with someone
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To protest or complain strongly about something.
We should raise hell about these unfair policies.
Often appears as...
- raise hell about something
- employees raised hell
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
Enjoy oneself wildly or excessively, especially in a noisy and boisterous way.
At the concert, the crowd was ready to raise hell.
Often appears as...
- raise hell at a party
- kids raising hell
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To cause a lot of trouble or commotion.
When his team loses, he always starts to raise hell.
Often appears as...
- raise hell about something
- raise hell with someone
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To protest or complain strongly about something.
We should raise hell about these unfair policies.
Often appears as...
- raise hell about something
- employees raised hell
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
Enjoy oneself wildly or excessively, especially in a noisy and boisterous way.
At the concert, the crowd was ready to raise hell.
Often appears as...
- raise hell at a party
- kids raising hell
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emotions
Used when feelings are intense, usually anger or frustration.
He'll raise hell if the package doesn't arrive today.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Disruption
Often implies causing disruptions that affect many people or a whole area.
The band's late arrival raised hell among the waiting fans.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Reactions
Used to describe an immediate and forceful response to something.
She'll raise hell once she sees the broken vase.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emotions
Used when feelings are intense, usually anger or frustration.
He'll raise hell if the package doesn't arrive today.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Disruption
Often implies causing disruptions that affect many people or a whole area.
The band's late arrival raised hell among the waiting fans.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Reactions
Used to describe an immediate and forceful response to something.
She'll raise hell once she sees the broken vase.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emotions
Used when feelings are intense, usually anger or frustration.
He'll raise hell if the package doesn't arrive today.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Disruption
Often implies causing disruptions that affect many people or a whole area.
The band's late arrival raised hell among the waiting fans.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Reactions
Used to describe an immediate and forceful response to something.
She'll raise hell once she sees the broken vase.
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