Example
“The neighbors raised hell when the landlord ignored the broken heating for a third week.”
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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
raise the roof
CEFR B1to create an extremely loud commotion through celebration or protest
for the hell of it
CEFR B2for amusement or impulse rather than for any serious purpose
every man for himself
CEFR B2a chaotic or uncooperative situation in which each person acts purely for personal benefit
save face
CEFR B2to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure
take the piss
CEFR B2to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm
under a cloud
CEFR B2subject to suspicion or disgrace that damages one's reputation
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