stir things up
Example Sentences
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A keen observer, Larys not only places himself where hot gossip might be served, but he’s willing to stir things up to get a reaction.
From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2022
“I’ve never had the experience of coming into an already established show as the antagonist, someone who comes in to stir things up and create obstacles,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2022
Ahead of the payrolls data, the flash estimate of euro zone inflation in December also has the potential to stir things up.
From Reuters • Jan. 7, 2022
A vital series of ocean currents is about to stir things up.
From Salon • Dec. 31, 2021
Maybe, he thought, this was just one soldier, ignorant or cruel, wanting to stir things up.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
