raise (one's) voice
raise (one's) voice
To speak or shout loudly, especially out of anger. I know you're upset, but there's no need to raise your voice. Don't raise your voice to the kids, it's not their fault!
See also: raise, voice
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
raise one's voice (to someone)
Fig. to speak loudly or shout at someone in anger. Don't you dare raise your voice to me! I'm sorry. I didn't mean to raise my voice.
See also: raise, voice
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
raise one's voice
Talk louder, either to be heard more clearly or in anger, as in You'll have to raise your voice if you expect the audience to hear you, or Don't you raise your voice at me! [Late 1300s]
See also: raise, voice
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
raise your ˈvoice
speak in a louder voice, often because you are angry: Don’t raise your voice at me. It wasn’t my fault. They heard raised voices and saw two men engaged in an argument.See also: raise, voice
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- raise one's voice
- raise voice
- raise your voice
- lift/raise a hand against somebody
- raise a hand
- raise a hand against
- raise a hand against (one)
- raise the wind
- raise (one's) hand against (someone)
- raise your hat to someone