raise a hue and cry

raise a hue and (a) cry

To utter, stir up, or cause a very large and vocal public protest or outcry. People these days want to raise a hue and cry about the tiniest little thing. It's like they're just looking for a reason to be outraged! The company's decision to outsource thousands of jobs overseas has raised a hue and a cry as people across the country are threatening to boycott its stores.
See also: and, cry, hue, raise
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

raise a hue and cry (about something)

Fig. to make an issue about something; to alert people to a problem or difficulty. The city council raised a hue and cry about the mayor's proposed budget.
See also: and, cry, hue, raise
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • raise a hue and (a) cry
  • a hue and cry
  • hue
  • hue and cry
  • tiniest thing
  • squeak out
  • never had it so good
  • never had it so good, one
  • (one) (has) never had it so good
  • give forth with
References in periodicals archive
Immediately after committing the crime, Ashraf ran out in the street to raise a hue and cry, blaming Maqsood and his son Abu Sufyan of the murder.
Man kills daughter in Bahawalnagar to marry neighbour's niece
Our media people literally raise a hue and cry and instead of coming up with recommendations to resolve an issue, they end up shouting or laughing.
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He could have been Scotland's own Frank Sinatra, but preferred to raise a hue and cry on the political and journalistic stage.
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