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
He’ll raise the devil; and I think the people of that Golden City would be worth knowing.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 by Various
As for me, I'm with this damned rear-guard, and I count tents and tin pails, and I raise the devil with stragglers and generally ennui myself.
From Lorraine A romance by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
