idiom
rock the boat
ROK the BOHT
rɒk ðə boʊtListen
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Syllable breakdown
rocktheboat
Dictionary meaning
disturb an existing situation that is otherwise stable or comfortable; take an action likely to cause trouble, controversy, or disagreement; the idiom implies that maintaining calm is preferable and that the person rocking the boat is introducing unnecessary risk or disruption, though it can also be used approvingly of those who challenge complacency
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