English Expression · Intermediate
raise Cain
Synonym of raise hell
Pronunciation: say raise Cain
Meaning
To behave in a wild, noisy, or unruly manner.
Example
Those damned boys have been out drinking and raising Cain again tonight.
Those damned boys have been out drinking and raising Cain again tonight.
Practice tips
- Practice raise Cain out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.