raise a rumpus
Example Sentences
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"Lordy, but this will raise a rumpus," groaned the landlord.
From Green Fancy by McCutcheon, George Barr
Let's raise a rumpus an' scare 'em to death!
From On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration by Sinclair, Upton
They sort of partitioned the cage off by itself, and kept close watch on Harry, so he wouldn’t raise a rumpus.
From The Boys of the Wireless by Webster, Frank V.
Now he's going to raise a rumpus for sure!
From Interference and Other Football Stories by Sherman, Harold Morrow
"Well," continued Xury, "all you have got to do is to raise a rumpus out there, an' awaken the people up stairs."
From No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone by Castlemon, Harry
