Kick up a fuss, stink, etc. In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "kick up a fuss, stink, etc.", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mirabella Luu calendar 2020-12-14 11:12

Meaning of Kick up a fuss, stink, etc.

Synonyms:

kick up a row , make a fuss about (someone or something) , make a song and dance about (something)

Kick up a fuss, stink, etc. spoken language informal verb phrase

This idiom is used more often in spoken language

To become angry or complain about something unimportant

I just asked her to keep silent in the cinema and she kicked up a row about it.

Stop making a fuss about everything. Be polite.

Other phrases about:

bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

piss and moan

To complain about something in an annoying way

Go Off The Deep End

1. Become angry or lose self-control

2. To plunge into the deep part of a pool

shoot daggers at (one)

To look or glare very angrily at someone

Wave a red rag to a bull

A deliberate provocation will surely result in an adverse reaction such as angry and violent actions.

Grammar and Usage of Kick up a fuss, stink, etc.

Verb Forms

  • kick up a fuss
  • kicked up a fuss
  • kicks up a fuss
  • to kick up a fuss

The verb "kick" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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