big stink
Frequency: 4.50.9 per million words
a large, significant complaint or protest
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- 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.