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make waves
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Definition
To have an impact on the status quo, usually in a negative sense.
Context : Business Category: Idiom Semantic: change
Usage of “make waves”
I won't sit back and be quiet, I'll make waves if I have to.
You have only been in this company for six weeks, don't make any waves yet with your fancy ideas.
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Examples of idiom “make waves” from Twitter
Rajivgopinath:6. Name the Indian #Youtube sensation who recently made waves with the hit music video 'Love Marriage' ?
t_adame:@bwilsoneagle They made waves in the industry.
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MASSiiELx3:
#zodiacfact feel totally justified when they lie in order to avoid making waves.
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tappdancekidd:
Twitter is making waves...