Raise a stink Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɪŋk
RAYZ uh STINK
ɹˈeɪz/ /æɪ/ /stˈɪŋk
RAYZ uh STINK
Definition
To complain loudly or act angrily in public because you are unhappy or something seems unfair.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, sometimes humorous expression. Usually used when someone makes a scene to protest or attract attention. Can sound negative, implying someone is overreacting. Common with verbs: 'someone will raise a stink if...'.
Spanish: armar un escándalo - montar un líoPortuguese (BR): fazer um escândalo - causar confusãoPortuguese (PT): fazer uma cena - criar confusãoChinese (Simplified): 大吵大闹 - 闹事Chinese (Traditional): 大吵大鬧 - 鬧事Hindi: हंगामा करना - ज़ोरदार शिकायत करनाArabic: إثارة ضجة - عمل مشكلةBengali: হইচই বাধানো - জোরালো প্রতিবাদ করাRussian: поднять шум - устроить скандалJapanese: 大騒ぎする - 苦情を強く言うVietnamese: làm ầm lên - làm náo loạnKorean: 난리를 피우다 - 시끄럽게 따지다Turkish: olay çıkarmak - ortalığı ayağa kaldırmakUrdu: ہنگامہ کھڑا کرنا - شور مچاناIndonesian: membuat keributan - ribut-ribut
Example Sentences
If you don't give him his money, he'll raise a stink.
basic
The customers raised a stink about the food.
basic
Sarah doesn't like to raise a stink unless it's really important.
basic
They really raised a stink when their flight got canceled at the last minute.
natural
Don't raise a stink over something so small—just let it go.
natural
I knew my parents would raise a stink if they found out I skipped school.
natural