[kick up a fuss] or [kick up a row] or [raise a row] also [kick upa dust] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; make a disturbance.
When the teacher gave the class five more hours of homework, theclass kicked up a fuss.
When the teacher left the room, two boyskicked up a row.
Compare: RAISE CAIN, RAISE THE ROOF.
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Значение идиомы kick up a fuss