raise a stink

phrase

: to complain or object very angrily
Some people are raising a stink about the proposed tax.

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Lack of leverage may be one reason why this is happening — companies may bank on the idea that burgeoning performers aren’t going to raise a stink or bankroll expensive lawsuits. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Raise a stink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raise%20a%20stink. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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