kick up a fuss

kick up a fuss or kick up a row or raise a row also kick up a dust  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To make trouble; make a disturbance.

When the teacher gave the class five more hours of homework, the class kicked up a fuss.

When the teacher left the room, two boys kicked up a row.

Compare: RAISE CAIN, RAISE THE ROOF.