play hob withsomeone or something

raise hob with someone or something & play hob withsomeone or something

to do something devilish to someone or something; to cause trouble for someone or something. (A

hob

is a hobgoblin, a wicked little elf.) •

Your sudden arrival is going to play hob with my dinner plans.

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Sorry, I didn't mean to raise hob with you.