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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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“After nine years of military rule, people are ready for a change, even those who were not interested in rocking the boat before.”

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2023

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

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2022

Aaron is open about his sexuality, but he maintains a steady commitment to not rocking the boat — unlike Bobby, who’s intent on capsizing the damn thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2022

He said many were reluctant to switch out of fear of "rocking the boat, particularly because of the prospect of credit checks".

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2022

He was rocking the boat, Milo said, and Yossarian nodded once more.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller