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English Idioms :: raise havoc with
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raishness - {v. phr.} To cause destruction; ruin; injure badly. * /The storm played havoc with the apple orchard./ * /When Ralph was arrested for stealing the car, it played havoc with his plans for going to college./ * /When Mr. White poisoned the cat, it played havoc with his reputation in the neighborhood./ |
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English Idioms :: raise one's hackles
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raishness - {v. phr.} To make (someone) upset or annoyed; arouse hostility. * /Attempts to add new ingredients to the beer raised hackles among all the old brew masters./ |
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English Idioms :: raise a hand
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raishness - {v. phr.} 1. To do something; do your share; to help. - Usually used in the negative. * /We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn't lift a finger./ * /The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry./ Compare: LEND A HAND. |
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English Idioms :: raise a hand
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raishness - {v. phr.} 1. To do something; do your share; to help. - Usually used in the negative. * /We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn't lift a finger./ * /The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry./ Compare: LEND A HAND. |
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English Idioms :: raise a row
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raishness - {v. phr.} To cause a disturbance, a fuss, or a scene. * /He raised quite a row when he noticed that someone had scratched his brand new car./ |
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English Idioms :: raise a stink
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raishness - {v. phr.} To cause a disturbance; complain; protest strongly. * /Quite a stink was raised in the office when the boss discovered that several employees had left early./ |
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