He tries not to make waves at his new job.
make waves
idiomTo cause a disturbance.
Origin
disputed originDerived from disruptions caused by waves in water.
She knew that questioning the manager would make waves, but she felt the policy was unfair.
By challenging the long-standing traditions of the organization, the young activist was determined to make waves and force a necessary change in leadership.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
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enough to make the angels weep
Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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it takes all kinds to make a world
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike; an expression of surprise at a person or people's eccentricity.
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it takes two to make a quarrel
It takes two or more people to cause a quarrel; one cannot blame an argument entirely on the other side.
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kiss and make up
To settle one's differences and forgive.