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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

There’s definitely a sense that she’s about to start something.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

“Why you wanna start something with Coach Turner? What’d he ever do to you?”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

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