How to Pronounce "raise the devil"

expression

ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ

RAYZ thuh DEV-uhl

ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl

rayz thuh DEV-uhl

Definition

To make a lot of trouble, noise, or disturbance, often in an angry or disruptive way. It can also mean to behave in a very wild or rebellious manner.

American English

ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ

British English

ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl

RAYZ thuh DEV-uhl

rayz thuh DEV-uhl

If you spill the paint, Mom will raise the devil.

The kids raised the devil while the teacher was out.

He always tries to raise the devil when things don't go his way.

Everyone knew he would raise the devil if he found out about the mistake.