raise the stakes

pull up stakes

To prepare to move one's (usually temporary) habitation, especially rapidly.

raise Cain

Synonym of raise hell.

raise eyebrows

To cause surprise.

raise hell

To cause a considerable disturbance.

raise one's eyebrows

Of a person, to be surprised.

raise one's voice

To speak loudly, especially in anger.

raise someone's hackles

To annoy or anger someone.

raise someone's shag

To anger or annoy someone.