raise the dead

raise the dead

1. Literally, to resurrect someone. A: "I can't believe they killed off Sir Pasatin!" B: "Oh, I think Lady Walinda will bring him back. Remember, she has the power to raise the dead."

2. To be extremely noisy and disruptive. Would you two be quiet—you'll raise the dead! Having so many kids running around screaming all at once, it was loud enough to raise the dead!

See also: dead, raise

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