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
"I have friends in the Yacht Club who would raise the devil if I made a mistake."
From Time Magazine Archive
He got up "to raise the devil with the dog," found his house in flames.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Will you take your Bible oath you don't want them to raise the devil with?"
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction by Mee, Arthur
You were sent by the French," said Grim, "to raise the devil here in Palestine—no matter why.
From Jimgrim and Allah's Peace by Mundy, Talbot
