How to Pronounce "kick up a fuss"
expression
KIK-up-uh-FUSS
KIK-up-uh-FUSS
Definition
To complain loudly or show a lot of anger and annoyance about something, especially in public or over something not very important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfəs
British English
kˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /fˈʌs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-up-uh-FUSS
UK
KIK-up-uh-FUSS
Listen in Context
Don't kick up a fuss about your dinner; just eat it.
If you kick up a fuss, it won't change anything.
She always kicks up a fuss when things don't go her way.
The kids kicked up a fuss because bedtime was too early.