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all men are created equal

A phrase from the US Declaration of Independence that asserts the equality of all people and their shared right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. The Declaration of Independence might say that all men are created equal, but all men certainly don't receive equal treatment in society.
See also: all, create, equal, men

create a scene

To create a loud, typically angry disturbance or display in public, such that it draws attention to those involved. Robert created a scene in the store when they refused to refund him for the broken television. My parents always create a scene with their fighting wherever we go.
See also: create, scene

create a splash

To be very successful and garner a lot of public attention. The low-budget indie movie is creating a big splash with audiences worldwide. The video game franchise was canceled after its latest entry failed to create a splash.
See also: create, splash

create a stink

To be very vocal in one's displeasure about something; to make a scene. My mom created a stink when the store refused to accept her return without a receipt.
See also: create, stink

create an uproar

To create a noisy or chaotic situation; to make a scene. The judge had to bang her gavel to quiet the gallery after a spectator created an uproar by yelling obscenities.
See also: create, uproar

make a scene

To create a loud, typically angry disturbance or display in public, such that it draws attention to those involved. Robert made a scene in the store when they refused to refund him for the broken television. My parents always make a scene with their fighting wherever we go.
See also: make, scene
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

create a stink (about something)

 and make a stink (about something); raise a stink (about something)
Fig. to make a major issue out of something; to make much over something; to make a lot of complaints and criticisms about something. Tom created a stink about Bob's remarks. Why did he make a stink about that? Tom is always trying to raise a stink.
See also: create, stink

create an uproar

 and make an uproar
to cause an outburst or sensation. The dog got into church and made an uproar. Her poodle created an uproar in the restaurant.
See also: create, uproar

make a scene

 and create a scene
Fig. to make a public display or disturbance. When John found a fly in his drink, he started to create a scene. Oh, John, please don't make a scene. Just forget about it.
See also: make, scene
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

make a scene

Also, create a scene; make an uproar. Make a public disturbance or excited emotional display. For example, Joan made a scene when the restaurant lost her dinner reservation, or Ted made an uproar over losing his luggage. Make a scene was first recorded in 1831; the variant employs uproar in the sense of "a noisy commotion," a usage first recorded in 1548.
See also: make, scene
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

create/make a ˈscene

complain noisily, behave badly, etc. especially in a public place: Please don’t create a scene in public.
See also: create, make, scene

kick up/make/create/raise a ˈstink (about something)

(informal) show that you are angry about a situation, often by protesting in public: He kicked up a stink about the noise from the new nightclub, writing to all the papers and complaining to the council.
See also: create, kick, make, raise, stink, up

cause/create a ˈstir

make a number of people feel interest, excitement or shock: His sudden resignation caused quite a stir.
See also: cause, create, stir
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • all men are created equal
  • life of Riley
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • a penny for them
  • great minds
  • great minds think alike
  • be twiddling (one's) thumbs
  • be twiddling your thumbs
  • 57
  • Heinz
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However, a company being targeted by firms attempting to create a portfolio of policies with substandard mortality issued on a standard basis may experience substantially higher mortality, and better persistency, on these policies than was assumed during the pricing process.
The kinds of questions asked and the measurements used will be aligned to the company's plans to create value.
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However, it is preferable for parents to create a third-party special needs testamentary trust to avoid the Medicaid reimbursement requirement after the beneficiary's death.
The group is developing transformative justice approaches to support survivors' healing and their safety, create community-based accountability and nurture the role of bystanders in the healing and accountability process.
Oil, for example, has driven the industrialization of the world for a little over 100 years, but we have already used up a vast amount of this resource, which took billions of years to create. Moreover, enormous markets like China are starting to use a lot of oil, leading to some of the demand spikes causing gasoline prices to shoot upward.
Additionally, the regulatory environment makes it easier for physicians to create entities to provide these services outside the hospital.
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Do any of you think that regulations and rules create jobs or encourage innovation?
Over the years, internal communicators have worked hard to create strategic communication programs.