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kick up a fuss

Meaning: To complain loudly and cause a commotion.

Example: “The passengers kicked up a fuss when the flight was canceled.”

Origin: "Kick up" for stirring something into the air, as hooves kick up dust. The phrase is recorded from the 19th century.

Equivalents in other languages

German: Staub aufwirbeln Literally: To stir up dust

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