start something

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

"I've always wanted to start something of my own, but my immigration status in the US limited that freedom," Mr Hassan told the BBC.

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Maybe I thought he’d be a better version of himself, and we could start something anew?

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“Your note was so sweet, honey, but I want you to be sure of your feelings, or I wouldn’t want to start something we couldn’t finish. You are a very lovely and desirable woman, honey, and I want you very much.”

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"It is my first tattoo, I'm just getting a wee clover to start. Something small."

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

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