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cause trouble vs make trouble

Both 'cause trouble' and 'make trouble' are correct phrases in English. They are often used interchangeably to mean to create problems or difficulties. The choice between them depends on personal preference or regional variations.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 2822 views

cause trouble

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean to create problems or difficulties.

The phrase 'cause trouble' is used when someone or something is responsible for creating problems or difficulties.

Examples:

His reckless behavior caused trouble for the whole team.
I hope my comments didn't cause trouble between you and your friend.

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She's not done nothin'but cause trouble.
Here are some words whose spelling may cause trouble.
No... well, just enough to cause trouble.
It's just Jesse trying to cause trouble.
They could cause trouble if I decide to kill him.
Just a journalist out to cause trouble.
I fear Loxley means to cause trouble for Harry.
I wouldn't want to cause trouble in a family.
But even ancient remnants of volcanoes... could still cause trouble for crews in vehicles.
Impacts can also cause trouble in sneakier ways.
He likes to play games and cause trouble, Elena.
All it does is cause trouble.
The Ohinks aren't the first to cause trouble here.
All right, don't cause trouble.
She thought I was trying to cause trouble wearing that nas shirt, but she didn't understand.
The three of you certainly know how to cause trouble.
Mrs. Danforth. I'm not here to cause trouble, I promise you.
If this had been better publicised, the associations working in the interests of these industries would have had less opportunity to cause trouble.
Well, you tried to ID them, but, they threatened to cause trouble.
An incompetent colleague is trying to cause trouble, but I'm dealing with it.

Alternatives:

create trouble
bring trouble
lead to trouble
result in trouble
stir up trouble

make trouble

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean to create problems or difficulties.

The phrase 'make trouble' is used when someone or something is responsible for causing problems or difficulties.

Examples:

She always seems to make trouble wherever she goes.
Don't make trouble for yourself by getting involved in that situation.

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I don't want to make trouble for her.
I will not let you make trouble with my family.
You're always marching down there to make trouble anyhow.
My brother hired you to make trouble.
It's always those agitators who make trouble.
The police receive their part and don't make trouble.
Some of these people just make trouble for themselves.
I tell them what happens to their grandfather if they make trouble.
Don't make trouble, Miss Ladybird.
Don't make trouble, Mr Barrow.
I'm planning to make trouble for Prince John and Rottingham.
Don't make trouble or you'll be next.
They make trouble or ask for transfer.
I didn't mean to make trouble.
But he didn't want to make trouble for the school in public.
Don't make trouble, Armando.
I hate to make trouble, but I believe one of the inspectors stole something from my locker.
Orders are not carried out, and the officers are the first to make trouble...
The boss has always been so good to me. I don't want to make trouble.
Charles wouldn't dare make trouble for you now.

Alternatives:

cause trouble
stir up trouble
create trouble
bring trouble
lead to trouble

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