kick up a row
Example Sentences
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The Mexican delegate, oldtime Labor Boss Luis Morones, had tried to kick up a row by accusing the A.F.L. of keeping Argentines away from Lima.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I will continue to agitate and kick up a row until we get rid of these evils."
From Time Magazine Archive
Whin the darlin's in those days would kick up a row, Holy smoke, but it must have been hot for the men!
From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn
If I had wanted to kick up a row, to bully you—in other words, to round on you and show you up, I should have come before, the moment I knew how you had—sold me.
From The Woman's Way by Garvice, Charles
There are wheels within wheels, and the insurance people will kick up a row rather than pay.
From The Brightener by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)
