English Expression · Intermediate
raise hell
To cause a considerable disturbance
Pronunciation: say raise hell
Meaning
To cause a considerable disturbance.
Example
They were raising hell at the party until the neighbors called the police.
They were raising hell at the party until the neighbors called the police.
Practice tips
- Practice raise hell 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.