kick up a dust

Related to kick up a dust: gather dust, dusting off

kick up a dust

To make a big disturbance or great show of anger, especially by complaining, arguing, fighting, etc. The supervisor is going to kick up a dust if he finds out about this. At most big retailers, you can usually get a refund on something you don't like if you kick up a big enough dust about it.
See also: dust, kick, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • kick up a storm
  • kick up a fuss
  • kick up a fuss, row, etc.
  • dust
  • dusting
  • make a fuss
  • mess with the bull and you get the horns
  • flutter the dovecote
  • flutter the dovecotes
  • dovecote