RAISE EXPRESSIONS-2
18 / 11 / 2008
RAISE EXPRESSIONS-2: meaning and examples
Good morning.
Today we look at two more expressions with the verb to RAISE.
Today's first expression is: to raise hell
Meaning: to protest angrily, especially in a way that causes trouble for someone.
Example 1:
The strike is raising hell for the current government.
Example 2:
He said he would raise hell if they didn't give him a refund.
Today's second expression is: to raise the roof
Meaning: to make a lot of noise in a building.
Example 3:
After the wedding they really raised the roof at the reception!
Example 4:
Last night while we were out to dinner, our children raised the roof. Our neighbours complained, of course.
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