big stink
American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms:
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big stink
A major scandal or furor. For example, If they don't improve the women's facilities, Marjorie will make a big stink about it. [Early 1800s]
McGraw-Hill Slang Dictionary:
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big stink
n. a major issue; a scandal; a big argument. Don't make such a big stink about it.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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