rock the boat

Example Sentences

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“The supply shocks from either would already rock the boat; both together would capsize global markets like a perfect storm,” said Raj.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

“Right now I might say, ‘We don’t rock the boat, let’s not go to Toronto and Montreal.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

That guarantee may no longer stand now she is has handed over the reins, although her approach was widely regarded as sensible and Amazon are unlikely to rock the boat too much.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025

“Therefore, the aim of communication following the end of the meeting will likely try to not rock the boat one way or the other.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

Most of them had just graduated from a city university and couldn’t rock the boat.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez