The neighbors will raise Cain if you play music that loud.
raise Cain
idiomSynonym of raise hell.
Origin
disputed originFrom Cain, the biblical son of Adam and Eve, the first murderer. The expression implies raising him from the dead and thus bringing or returning that evil to Earth.
When the manager announced the sudden budget cuts, the employees began to raise Cain in the meeting room.
The local residents threatened to raise Cain at the town hall assembly if the council proceeded with the controversial construction project.
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raise eyebrows
To cause surprise.
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raise hell
To cause a considerable disturbance.
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raise one's eyebrows
Of a person, to be surprised.
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raise one's voice
To speak loudly, especially in anger.
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raise someone's hackles
To annoy or anger someone.
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raise someone's shag
To anger or annoy someone.
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raise someone's spirits
To make someone feel in a better mood
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raise the bar
To raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.