big stink

Frequency: 4.50.9 per million words

a large, significant complaint or protest

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Examples (10)

  • The proposed tax increase caused a big stink among local businesses.
  • If they cut our benefits, there's going to be a big stink.
  • She made a big stink about the poor service at the restaurant.
  • The scandal created a big stink in the political arena.
  • Don't make such a big stink over something so trivial.
  • The community raised a big stink about the new development project.
  • He's known for causing a big stink whenever he doesn't get his way.
  • There was a big stink in the media after the minister's controversial remarks.
  • We decided not to make a big stink and just accept the refund.
  • The company faced a big stink from environmental activists.