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Definition of Raise hell
1. Verb. Take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent. "She raised hell when she found out that she wold not be hired again"
Definition of Raise hell
1. Verb. (idiomatic) To cause a considerable disturbance. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Raise Hell
Literary usage of Raise hell
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Prophet of San Francisco by Louis Freeland Post (1904)
"When, therefore, he told the New York politician that he wanted "to raise hell"
with New York politics, he was as serious as was Washington when he swore at ..."
2. The Arena by Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (1895)
"It is true,' he said; ' and although it ought to raise hell, it does not even
raise the neighbors.' ' But do the girls cry out?' 'Of course they do. ..."
3. Race Orthodoxy in the South: And Other Aspects of the Negro Question by Thomas Pearce Bailey (1914)
"General character attitude, temperament. Bumptiousness.—'Taint nobody's business
but my own. Coin' to raise hell around de pay-cab do'. ..."
4. The Master Problem by James Marchant (1917)
"I said, ' It is enough to raise hell to think of it.' ' Humph !' he said, ' it
does not even raise the ... Then,' said I, ' I will raise hell,' and I did. ..."
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