kick up a row
Example Sentences
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"I will continue to agitate and kick up a row until we get rid of these evils."
From Time Magazine Archive
The Mexican delegate, oldtime Labor Boss Luis Morones, had tried to kick up a row by accusing the A.F.L. of keeping Argentines away from Lima.
From Time Magazine Archive
Though such near neighbours, the females are never observed to kick up a row, or come to blows! p. 169Another species of cassique, as large as a crow, is very common in the plantations.
From Wanderings in South America by Charles Waterton
“There’s no harm, though, in saying we won’t kick up a row if they treat us properly.”
From My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life by Talbot Baines Reed
I tried that an hour ago, much to the disgust of the live animals; and I don’t think I can kick up a row at this time of night.
From Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir by Charles Garvice
