phrase. If you say that someone raises hell, you are emphasizing that they protest strongly and angrily about a situation in order to persuade other people to correct it or improve it.

What does raise holy hell mean?

: to yell at or criticize (someone) in a very angry way Her Dad gave her holy hell for coming in late.

What does hell mean in slang?

interjection. (used to express surprise, irritation, disgust, etc.) Verb Phrases. hell around, Slang. to live or act in a wild or dissolute manner: All they cared about was drinking and helling around.