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rocking the boat

VERB

disturb the status quo

Synonyms

WEAK

cause trouble challenge the status quo complain disagree disturb disturb the balance make a stink make waves not conform object protest stir things up upset the apple cart

Example Sentences

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The Bishop of Newcastle, who called for the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, talks to William Crawley on BBC Radio 4 about the price she's paid for rocking the boat.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

I left multiple times and walked away from shows because I have money and I don’t mind rocking the boat.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

To a certain extent, rocking the boat is going to ruffle feathers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2023

Some people were jerks, clearly unnerved that I was rocking the boat in Washington.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2022

I followed him up the stairs, the waves rocking the boat up and down.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen