make waves

== English == === Etymology === Derived from disruptions caused by waves in water. === Pronunciation === === Verb === make waves (third-person singular simple present makes waves, present participle making waves, simple past and past participle made waves) (idiomatic) To cause a disturbance. (idiomatic) To upset the status quo. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make,‎ wave. ==== Synonyms ==== (upset the status quo): rock the boat; see also Thesaurus:nonconform ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== ruffle some feathers