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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ thuh DEV-uhl
UK
rayz thuh DEV-uhl
Listen in Context
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.