idiom
Make waves
mayk WAYVZ
/meɪk weɪvz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
makewaves
Dictionary meaning
To cause trouble or controversy; to take bold actions that disturb the status quo and attract attention.
Examples
- The new director made waves by restructuring the entire department within her first month.
- He didn't want to make waves by questioning the company's established process.
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