start something

phrase

variants or less commonly start anything

: to make trouble

always trying to start something

don't start anything

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As every moment through Canada’s thrilling World Cup run adds up, head coach Jesse Marsch believes his team is starting something few believed possible with the men’s national team just a few years ago. — Shelby Blackley, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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“Start something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20something. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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