raise a rumpus
Example Sentences
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"Well," continued Xury, "all you have got to do is to raise a rumpus out there, an' awaken the people up stairs."
From No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone by Castlemon, Harry
They sort of partitioned the cage off by itself, and kept close watch on Harry, so he wouldn’t raise a rumpus.
From The Boys of the Wireless by Webster, Frank V.
"And we must be ready to fight, for that man will raise a rumpus."
From Frank Merriwell's Bravery by Standish, Burt L.
My wife would raise a rumpus if I brought you along.
From The Rise of David Levinsky by Cahan, Abraham
Let's raise a rumpus an' scare 'em to death!
From On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration by Sinclair, Upton
