raise the devil
Example Sentences
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He got up "to raise the devil with the dog," found his house in flames.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
"It takes these youngsters to rush in and raise the devil where there's no necessity for anything to happen if just a modicum of common sense had been used," growled Peter.
From Her Father's Daughter by Stratton-Porter, Gene
Do you think it natural or even likely for me to raise the devil in a business affair like this out of sheer malice?
From North of Fifty-Three by Fischer, Anton Otto
