American Idioms and Expressions

Raise Hell With (someone Or Something) Idiom

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raise hell with (someone or something)
What does raise hell with (someone or something) mean?
to make trouble, to behave wildlyThe woman began to raise hell with her supervisor after she heard about the new policy.

Some Random Idioms
way
What does "way" mean?
very; extremely; completely
slip away/off/out
What does "slip away/off/out" mean?
to go away or escape quietly or in secretI slipped away after my class and got something to eat.
at (someone`s) beck and call
What does "at (someone`s) beck and call" mean?
to be always ready to serve somebodyHis eldest daughter is always at his beck and call when he spends an evening at home.
do a job on
What does "do a job on" mean?
destroy; ruin; harm (somebody or something)
you are only young once
What does "you are only young once" mean?
enjoy life while you are young and before you must face the responsibilities of lifeThe young man's grandmother believed that you are only young once and encouraged her grandson to do many new things in his life.
shmen
What does "shmen" mean?
freshmen; first-year college students
draw up a contract
What does "draw up a contract" mean?
to make or draft a contract The lawyer spent several hours drawing up a new contract.

line one's own pockets
What does "line one's own pockets" mean?
to make money for oneself in a dishonest way The local politician was lining his own pockets and did not win another election.

head off (something)
What does "head off (something)" mean?
stop, preventThey were able to head off a strike by the union at the last minute.
Unwavering loyalty
What does "Unwavering loyalty" mean?
Unwavering loyalty does not question or doubt the person or issue and supports them completely.
in need
What does "in need" mean?
someone requires basic things like food/clothing/housingThe victims of the hurricane were very much in need after the storm was over.
stretch one's legs
What does "stretch one's legs" mean?
to walk around after sitting down or lying down for a period of timeThe airplane passenger decided to stand up and stretch her legs.

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