kick up a fuss
To show annoyance, or to complain loudly about something, often when it is of little importance in reality.
fuss
UK /fʌs/ US /fʌs/
verb 5noun 3
Definitions
noun
1
Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
They made a big fuss about the wedding plans.
What's all the fuss about?
2
A complaint or noise; a scene.
If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you.
3
An exhibition of affection or admiration.
They made a great fuss over the new baby.
verb
1
To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.
Dear reader, spare me. I don't hate men, I love them; I eat 'em for breakfast. But it seems to me that fussing about masculinity is intimately related to homophobia.
2
To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust
Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.
3
To disturb (a person)
4
To cry or be ill-humoured.
5
To show affection for, especially animals.
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