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Synonyms

start something

Idioms  

  1. Cause trouble, especially a quarrel or fight, as in Stop bringing that up—do you want to start something? [Colloquial; early 1900s]

Example Sentences

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"People don't dare to start something because it's expensive, and a lot of banks are reluctant to loan money to set up a proper business," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Audi unveiled a slogan for their new project: "To start something, stop at nothing."

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

He'll start something and then he'll be like, "Oh, I wish you had been a part of it."

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

“We’re going to start something here today that’s going to take off across cities all over the United States,” supervisor Ronen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2024

I didn’t want to start something that was headed for disaster.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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