raise a stink
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To complain; to demand attention or remedy for a problemTo complain; to demand attention or remedy for a problem.
» He is raising a big stink over a minor glitch.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)To complain; to demand attention or remedy for a problem.
If nothing happens when you ask nicely, raise a stink until something gets done.
More definitions
- take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent
Examples
1 sentencesHe is raising a big stink over a minor glitch.
Forms
raises a stink, raising a stink, raised a stink, raised a stink| Base form | raise a stink · to raise a stink |
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| 3rd person singular | raises a stink |
| Present participle | raising a stink |
| Past simple | raised a stink |
| Past participle | raised a stink |
irregular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent:raise hellmake a stink
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle