start something/anything
start something
To instigate a fight or argument. (set phrase) What are you smirking at? You want to start something, pal? Janet always tries to start something whenever she gets drunk.
See also: something, start
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
start something
Cause trouble, especially a quarrel or fight, as in Stop bringing that up-do you want to start something? [Colloquial; early 1900s]
See also: something, start
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˈstart something/anything
(informal) begin a fight or an argument: Don’t try to start anything with him, he has a knife. Are you trying to start something?See also: anything, something, start
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
start something
Informal To cause trouble.
See also: something, start
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a horse of another
- a horse of another color
- a horse of another colour
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- all for the best