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rock the boat

idiom
Meaning

To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please do not rock the boat during the meeting.

CONTEXTUAL

He knew the new policy was unfair, but he decided not to rock the boat while he was still on probation.

COMPLEX

Although the committee members privately disagreed with the chairperson, they chose not to rock the boat, fearing that any dissent would jeopardize the entire project.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    boy in the boat

    The human clitoris.

  2. 02

    float someone's boat

    To interest or appeal to someone; to make someone happy.

  3. 03

    fresh off the boat

    Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of their new environment.

  4. 04

    get in the boat and row

    To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work.

  5. 05

    hit rock bottom

    To reach the lowest possible state in one's life.

  6. 06

    in the same boat

    In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.

  7. 07

    piffy on a rock bun

    A person ignored or sidelined from an activity

  8. 08

    push the boat out

    To do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.

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