commotion

cause a commotion

To incite trouble or excitement. My best friend's pink hair caused quite a commotion at our very strict school. This band has caused a commotion with teenagers all across the nation—screaming fans greet them everywhere they go!

cause a stir

To incite trouble or excitement. My best friend's pink hair caused quite a stir at our very strict school. This band has caused a stir with teenagers all across the nation—screaming fans greet them everywhere they go!

cause (quite) a stir

and cause a commotion

to cause people to become agitated; to cause trouble in a group of people; to shock or alarm people. When Bob appeared without jacket and tie, it caused a stir at the state dinner. The dog ran through the church and caused quite a commotion.

cause a commotion

Also, cause a stir. Give rise to a disturbance, raise a fuss. For example, The opening debate was so bitter it caused a commotion in the legislature, or Her entrance always caused a stir.

See also: cause, commotion

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See also:

cause a commotion
cause a stir
cause/create a stir
dry rot
get behind on (something)
be in hot water
fall behind on (something)
be put out of business
be sb's lookout
be (one's) (own) lookout

References in periodicals archive

Jovita Pascua, 42 years old, married, OFW and a resident P-2, Barangay San Luis, Solano pacified her son Khryzl John and her husband Ceasar Pascua not to involve in the commotion while residents and some visitors participated in mauling the victim.

10 persons likely to face murder for killing rider in a road rage

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 20 ( ANI ): Sindh assembly in Pakistan broke into a commotion as a Member of Parliament assembly from Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) raised a shoe at deputy speaker Shehla Raza.

PML-F leader raises shoe at Sindh assembly deputy speaker

A situational report received by the Police Regional Office XI from the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) revealed that a commotion happened at Dona Asuncion Elementary School in Barangay Pampanga, Buhangin at 11:25 a.m.

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'I didn't even notice if there is a commotion in the venue,' Zaki said.

Jigawa gov stuns as PDP defectors fail to show up

"I heard commotion from behind and on looking I saw a middle-aged man who was holding a rod," she said.Some of the congregants rushed the injured man to a hospital in Rongai where he received first aid although he was in a critical condition.

Man attacked at church service in Nakuru dies in hospital

The lawyers also argued with the deputy attorney general and created a commotion, forcing Judge Mohammad Bashir to leave for his chamber and abort today's proceedings.

FIR filed against lawyers for manhandling cop outside accountability court

"This must have come as one massive shock to the owner of the smallholding - who was alerted after hearing an almighty commotion from the chicken coop.

Goshawk ruffles feathers with chicken run

They were arrested for attacking a police officer during the course of his duties, causing a commotion and resisting arrest.

Mother and daughter arrested after airport attack

Locals spoke of a commotion before the emergency services flooded the area.

Stabbing victim fights for his life; man was repeatedly knifed in latest city crime

According to details, a citizen informed that SP city Rizwan Gondal created chaos and commotion in lobby of a five-star hotel and badly misbehave with hotel management.

Interior Minister takes notice for creating chaos in hotel by SP city

EMMERDALE ITV, 7pm THERE'S quite the commotion at the food van, as Victoria goes to collect the cash box and ends up in a tussle with wannabe thief, Simon.

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But she soon realises she could be in danger As the pair fight over the tin, Jai spots the commotion and comes to her aid.

Soap watch; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales

Bethlehem, PA, February 21, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Creative Commotion LLC recently commenced operations at 316 West Broad Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, offering outcome-focused marketing, public relations, communication and writing services.

New Marketing & PR Firm Creative Commotion LLC Offers Outcome-Focused Solutions for For-Profits and Non-Profits

Meantime the storeowner's brother, who was taking a break in the back room entertaining his daughter and newborn grandchild, heard the commotion and grabbed his "commotion-crushing device."

A picture is worth a thousand words

AdLarge Media announced an exclusive national ad sales rep deal with its newest partner, Commotion, the breakthrough listener-engagement platform for radio stations that enables real-time communications.

AdLarge signs "Commotion"

词组	commotion
释义	commotion cause a commotion To incite trouble or excitement. My best friend's pink hair caused quite a commotion at our very strict school. This band has caused a commotion with teenagers all across the nation—screaming fans greet them everywhere they go! See also: cause, commotion cause a stir To incite trouble or excitement. My best friend's pink hair caused quite a stir at our very strict school. This band has caused a stir with teenagers all across the nation—screaming fans greet them everywhere they go! See also: cause, stir Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. cause (quite) a stir and cause a commotion to cause people to become agitated; to cause trouble in a group of people; to shock or alarm people. When Bob appeared without jacket and tie, it caused a stir at the state dinner. The dog ran through the church and caused quite a commotion. See also: cause, stir McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. cause a commotion Also, cause a stir. Give rise to a disturbance, raise a fuss. For example, The opening debate was so bitter it caused a commotion in the legislature, or Her entrance always caused a stir. See also: cause, commotion The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: cause a commotion cause a stir cause/create a stir dry rot get behind on (something) be in hot water fall behind on (something) be put out of business be sb's lookout be (one's) (own) lookout References in periodicals archive Jovita Pascua, 42 years old, married, OFW and a resident P-2, Barangay San Luis, Solano pacified her son Khryzl John and her husband Ceasar Pascua not to involve in the commotion while residents and some visitors participated in mauling the victim. 10 persons likely to face murder for killing rider in a road rage Islamabad [Pakistan], May 20 ( ANI ): Sindh assembly in Pakistan broke into a commotion as a Member of Parliament assembly from Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) raised a shoe at deputy speaker Shehla Raza. PML-F leader raises shoe at Sindh assembly deputy speaker A situational report received by the Police Regional Office XI from the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) revealed that a commotion happened at Dona Asuncion Elementary School in Barangay Pampanga, Buhangin at 11:25 a.m. Elections peaceful 'I didn't even notice if there is a commotion in the venue,' Zaki said. Jigawa gov stuns as PDP defectors fail to show up "I heard commotion from behind and on looking I saw a middle-aged man who was holding a rod," she said.Some of the congregants rushed the injured man to a hospital in Rongai where he received first aid although he was in a critical condition. Man attacked at church service in Nakuru dies in hospital The lawyers also argued with the deputy attorney general and created a commotion, forcing Judge Mohammad Bashir to leave for his chamber and abort today's proceedings. FIR filed against lawyers for manhandling cop outside accountability court "This must have come as one massive shock to the owner of the smallholding - who was alerted after hearing an almighty commotion from the chicken coop. Goshawk ruffles feathers with chicken run They were arrested for attacking a police officer during the course of his duties, causing a commotion and resisting arrest. Mother and daughter arrested after airport attack Locals spoke of a commotion before the emergency services flooded the area. Stabbing victim fights for his life; man was repeatedly knifed in latest city crime According to details, a citizen informed that SP city Rizwan Gondal created chaos and commotion in lobby of a five-star hotel and badly misbehave with hotel management. Interior Minister takes notice for creating chaos in hotel by SP city EMMERDALE ITV, 7pm THERE'S quite the commotion at the food van, as Victoria goes to collect the cash box and ends up in a tussle with wannabe thief, Simon. Soap watch Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales But she soon realises she could be in danger As the pair fight over the tin, Jai spots the commotion and comes to her aid. Soap watch; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales Bethlehem, PA, February 21, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Creative Commotion LLC recently commenced operations at 316 West Broad Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, offering outcome-focused marketing, public relations, communication and writing services. New Marketing & PR Firm Creative Commotion LLC Offers Outcome-Focused Solutions for For-Profits and Non-Profits Meantime the storeowner's brother, who was taking a break in the back room entertaining his daughter and newborn grandchild, heard the commotion and grabbed his "commotion-crushing device." A picture is worth a thousand words AdLarge Media announced an exclusive national ad sales rep deal with its newest partner, Commotion, the breakthrough listener-engagement platform for radio stations that enables real-time communications. AdLarge signs "Commotion"
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