kick up dirt

Translations
поднимать шум
The company tried to kick up dirt to distract from the scandal.
Компания пыталась поднять шум, чтобы отвлечь от скандала.
Definitions
To kick up dirt means to stir up dust or soil by moving one's feet or an object along the ground. Figuratively, it can also mean to cause a disturbance, create trouble, or draw attention to an issue.