idiom
Business
Don't Rock the Boat
DOHNT ROK the BOHT
/doʊnt rɒk ðə boʊt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Don'trocktheboat
Dictionary meaning
Avoid causing trouble or disrupting an existing situation.
Examples
- He knew the policy was wrong but didn't want to rock the boat before his review.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'rock' and 'boat'.
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