raise the devil
Example Sentences
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When an irate subscriber comes up to the counter to raise the devil about something, Tomas arches his back and rubs up against the fellow's shoulder, purring amiably.
From Time Magazine Archive
He got up "to raise the devil with the dog," found his house in flames.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I have friends in the Yacht Club who would raise the devil if I made a mistake."
From Time Magazine Archive
Better not raise the devil unless you know for sure what he'll do.
From Days of the Discoverers by Choate, Florence
Even if they didn't put in a dam they could raise the devil with us by driving their stuff through.
From The Challenge of the North by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
