cause a commotion

Idioms  

1. Also, cause a stir. Give rise to a disturbance, raise a fuss. For example, The opening debate was so bitter it caused a commotion in the legislature, or Her entrance always caused a stir.

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Example Sentences

They finally hired a nationally celebrated figure who will cause a commotion, raise a ruckus, and, oh yeah, win football games.

From Los Angeles Times

Carol Vorderman has promised to "cause a commotion" as the host of a new LBC show.

From BBC

On Sunday afternoon, I'll be using my voice - as you might expect - to cause a commotion.

From BBC

Maybe I was afraid to cause a commotion with my parents or lure danger to my home.

From Seattle Times

Washington ran his team through the same drills he had learned under Wooden, who sometimes watched the women practice from some shadowy corner so that his presence wouldn’t cause a commotion.

From Los Angeles Times