cause qualms

cause (one) qualms

To cause one to feel some or certain hesitations, apprehensions, uneasiness, or pangs of conscience (about something or someone). Lying always causes me qualms, so I doubt I'll be able to tell my boss that I'm sick just to get a long weekend. I thought Jonathan's promotion was a done deal, but his latest interview seems to have caused the board of directors some qualms.
See also: cause, qualm
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cause qualms

(about someone or something) Go to qualms (about someone or something).
See also: cause, qualm
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • cause (one) qualms
  • qualm
  • have (some/any) qualms about (something or someone)
  • go through with
  • go through with (something)
  • qualms
  • second thoughts
  • in all/good conscience
  • in good conscience
  • conscience
References in periodicals archive
But Dean's penchant for causing unnecessary controversy, his often testy relations with the media and lingering memories of his 2004 campaign's collapse will cause qualms even among some progressives.
Dr. Dean calling