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raise a stink

/reɪz ə stɪŋk/

Traduction: Expression informelle signifiant se plaindre bruyamment, faire du scandale ou protester vigoureusement contre quelque chose pour attirer l'attention ou obtenir une action.

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/reɪz ə stɪŋk/C1slang
  • frExpression informelle signifiant se plaindre bruyamment, faire du scandale ou protester vigoureusement contre quelque chose pour attirer l'attention ou obtenir une action.

An informal expression meaning to complain loudly, make a fuss, or protest vigorously about something in order to get attention or action.

  1. Complain loudlyB2informal

    To make a strong, public complaint or protest about something, often in an angry or dramatic way.

    frfaire un scandale

    • He raised a stink when the restaurant overcharged him.
    • The neighbors raised a stink about the loud music at the party.
    • She raised a stink at the meeting about the unfair policy.