kick up a fuss
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There has been growing debate over how to manage what China calls "bear children" - spoilt young kids who kick up a fuss in public spaces such as by screaming or damaging public property.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024
Some have already begun to kick up a fuss.
From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2017
If they kick up a fuss, you’re well within your rights to have new locks made, but I don’t think your in-laws have demonstrated that they’re likely to be unreasonable about this.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2016
The argument ran that if beneficiaries knew what they were entitled to, they would kick up a fuss when money went missing or services were not provided.
From Economist • Oct. 17, 2012
If I did," he said, "he'd kick up a fuss.
From Tono Bungay by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
