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
Satisfied that Landy and Ted could manage the tied tramp, even if he started to kick up a row, which was hardly likely, Elmer once more turned his attention to that opening under the mow.
From Endurance Test or, How Clear Grit Won the Day by Douglas, Alan
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 Garvice, Charles
Do you suppose I want you to kick up a row in Boston?
From Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself by Jacobs, Harriet Ann
