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raise hellTo cause a great disturbance.Rate it:

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raise the barTo raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.Rate it:

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I'll see you and raise youUsed to accept a bet, and at the same time raise the stakes.Rate it:

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raise a stinkTo complain; to demand attention or remedy for a problem.Rate it:

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I'll see you and raise youMore generally, used when someone produces or reveals something. One says this to announce they will answer by producing or revealing something of their own, usually greater in significance.Rate it:

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raise a handTo volunteer.Rate it:

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raise a handTo raise one's arm and hand.Rate it:

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Raise an EyebrowShocking or surprising someone by saying something exceptional or doing something extraordinary; showing the facial expressions of disapproving somethingRate it:

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raise cainTo cause trouble; to behave in a disruptive manner; to make a problem; the phrase is actually "raise Cain" since Cain is a person's nameRate it:

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raise eyebrowsUsed other than as an idiom: see raise, eyebrows.Rate it:

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raise eyebrowsTo cause surprise.Rate it:

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raise eyebrowsTo cause mild disapproval.Rate it:

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raise one's handTo dare to question.Rate it:

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raise one's handTo volunteer.Rate it:

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raise one's voiceTo speak loudly.Rate it:

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raise somebody's hacklesMake someone angry.Rate it:

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raise someone's hacklesTo anger someone.Rate it:

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raise someone's shagTo anger or annoy someone.Rate it:

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raise the curtainBegin or start.Rate it:

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raise the flag and see who salutesIt generates, usually as a preliminary step.Rate it:

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raise the roofTo cause a commotion, as by boisterous celebrating or loud complaining; to make considerable noise.2008 Oct. 15, Leslie Ferenc, "Voters opt for stability of Guarnieri" in the Toronto Star (Canada)Jubilant Liberal supporters raised the roof of a Mississauga restaurant after incumbent Albina Guarnieri was swept back into office for her seventh term.Rate it:

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raise the roof2008 Oct. 15, Leslie Ferenc, "Voters opt for stability of Guarnieri" in the Toronto Star (Canada)Rate it:

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raise the spectreTo cause concern that something unfortunate might happen.Rate it:

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raise the stakesTo raise the stakes of a hand of poker.Rate it:

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raise the stakesTo increase in significance or risk.Rate it:

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raise upTo raiseRate it:

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for the hell of itFor no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.Rate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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hell on earthA very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.Rate it:

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in one hell of a hurryIn a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.Rate it:

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snowball's chance in hellLittle or no likelihood of occurrence or success.Rate it:

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to hell in a handbasketTo a bad state of affairs quickly.Rate it:

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f**ing hellAn exclamation of anger.Rate it:

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a cold day in hellAn event that will never happen.Rate it:

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hell, fire and brimstonehorror and destructionRate it:

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catch hellBe severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.Rate it:

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fucking hellAn exclamation of anger.Rate it:

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hell and half of georgiaA very large region; everywhere.Rate it:

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The Hell You Say?Depression Daze Ejaculation Offered In Response to Another's Astonishing, Earth Shaking, Unbelievable, Astounding 'Remark':Rate it:

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the road to hell is paved with good intentionswell-intended acts can lead to disasterRate it:

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Damn It To Hell!Expletive of Depression DazeRate it:

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all hell broke looseA great disaster happened or chaos ensued.Rate it:

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hell mend someoneExpressing exasperation at someone whose behavior is likely to result in trouble but who will not heed warnings.Rate it:

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the hell out ofUsed as an intensifier.Rate it:

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hell hath no fury like a woman scornedA woman will make someone suffer if they reject her.Rate it:

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all hell breaks looseVi A place or state of fury, turmoil, destruction, or chaos.Rate it:

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come hell or high waterRegardless of the hardships.Rate it:

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hell to payVery unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.Rate it:

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no way in sam hellAbsolutely notRate it:

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to hell withUsed to show displeasure or disregard toward the named person or thing.Rate it:

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