make waves

English

Etymology

Derived from disruptions caused by waves in water.

Pronunciation

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Verb

make waves (third-person singular simple present makes waves, present participle making waves, simple past and past participle made waves)

(idiomatic) To cause a disturbance.
(idiomatic) To upset the status quo.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make,‎ wave.

Synonyms

(upset the status quo): rock the boat; see also Thesaurus:nonconform

Translations

To cause a disturbance

Finnish: aiheuttaa kuohuntaa
French: faire des vagues (fr)

See also

ruffle some feathers

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