English / idiom
Make Waves
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To disrupt the status quo, cause trouble, or provoke heated controversy.
In context
01
During delicate treaty negotiations, no diplomat wanted to make waves over minor wording.
02
If you refuse to meet halfway, you will only make waves and damage your career.
Synonyms
rock the boat,cause disruption,stir up trouble
Antonyms
keep the peace,smooth things over,maintain harmony
Collocations
not want to make waves,avoid making waves,make waves in the organization