English Explanatory Dictionary

make waves

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause a disturbance.
  2. To upset the status quo.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make, wave.

Pronunciation

En-au-make waves.ogg

Word forms

make waves makes waves making waves made waves

Etymology

Derived from disruptions caused by waves in water.

Synonyms

rock the boat

Related words

ruffle some feathers
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