kick up a row
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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
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"I will continue to agitate and kick up a row until we get rid of these evils."
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If you don't I——" "Don't kick up a row.
From The Village Notary by E?tv?s, J?zsef
She persuades him that a thing costs so much because he would kick up a row if its price were higher.
From The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories by Maupassant, Guy de
Mr. Punch loquitur:— "Begone brave army, don't kick up a row!"
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 22, 1890 by Various