raise one's voice

Idioms & Phrases

raise one's voice

Talk louder, either to be heard more clearly or in anger, as in You'll have to raise your voice if you expect the audience to hear you, or Don't you raise your voice at me! [Late 1300s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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