raise the devil
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When an irate subscriber comes up to the counter to raise the devil about something, Tomas arches his back and rubs up against the fellow's shoulder, purring amiably.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I have friends in the Yacht Club who would raise the devil if I made a mistake."
From Time Magazine Archive
He got up "to raise the devil with the dog," found his house in flames.
From Time Magazine Archive
You can't gain anything by following her, and you'll only raise the devil of a row all round.
From Castle Craneycrow by George Barr McCutcheon
Do you want to raise the devil in me?
From The Christian A Story by Sir Hall Caine
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