"raise the devil" in Chinese (Simplified)
闹事惹麻烦
Definition
制造很多麻烦、喧闹或骚动，通常是愤怒或捣乱的方式。也可以指行为非常叛逆或失控。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个比较老式、非正式的表达。常形容孩子或人制造麻烦、吵闹。类似“闹事”“搞乱子”，现代口语较少用。
Examples
If you spill the paint, Mom will raise the devil.
如果你弄洒油漆，妈妈会**闹事**。
The kids raised the devil while the teacher was out.
老师离开时孩子们**闹事**了。
He always tries to raise the devil when things don't go his way.
事情不顺时，他总想**惹麻烦**。
Everyone knew he would raise the devil if he found out about the mistake.
大家都知道他如果发现这个错误肯定会**惹麻烦**。
They didn't mean to raise the devil, but their prank went too far.
他们本无意**闹事**，但他们的恶作剧太过火了。
Stop yelling—you don't need to raise the devil over something so small.
别喊了—没必要为这么小的事**闹事**。