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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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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'm leaning towards not rocking the boat because I'm dreading that conversation about renewing and what my new rent will be for the next six months," she told the BBC.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2022

I took my place in the stem and sat gripping the gunwales with white-knuckled hands while Falconer climbed in, rocking the boat sickeningly, and the wherryman cast off.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood