English / idiom
Make a Big Stink
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Cause a loud fuss, protest vigorously, or create public controversy.
In context
01
Rather than make a big stink about being stripped of their venue, the team quietly practiced on a muddy village pitch.
02
If the judges deduct points unfairly from our routine, our manager will definitely make a big stink.
Synonyms
raise an outcry,cause a stir,kick up a fuss
Antonyms
stay quiet,let slide,swallow one's pride
Collocations
make a big stink about,refuse to make a big stink,threaten to make a big stink