“Rock the boat”

Definition

To cause problems by changing or challenging the situation.

Examples

Examples

“Don’t rock the boat before the deal is signed.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Rock the boat" mean?
"Rock the boat" means to cause problems by changing or challenging the situation..
How do you use "Rock the boat" in a sentence?
Example: "Don’t rock the boat before the deal is signed."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Rock the boat"?
Нарушить спокойствие, вызвать проблемы или конфликт. / Խաթարել իրավիճակը՝ փոփոխություն կամ հակասություն առաջացնելով։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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