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Definition

To create instability.

Context : Business
Category: Idiom
Semantic: change

Usage of “rock the boat”

  1. I don't want to rock the boat, but the current plan will not work, we need to address the problems.

Examples of idiom “rock the boat” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'classroomtools'
    classroomtools:

    @billfromsc Because so many are caught up in getting kid's tickets punched. They don't want to rock the boat & risk retaliation. #ecosys

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'Zealousy'
    Zealousy:

    Mom: "I decided not to ask you what you're doing when you graduate anymore b/c you always get defensive and I don't want to rock the boat".

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'andioakes'
    andioakes:

    Looks like Brian Mclaren has rocked the boat with his new book. Interesting days ahead I think...to say the least. :)

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'HaneyBii'
    HaneyBii:

    If you haven't rocked the boat lately in any area of your life, that's your clue that it's time to get back in touch with your inner child.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'BrendaHilliard2'
    BrendaHilliard2:

    Only the guy who isn't rowing has time to rock the boat.~Jean-Paul Sartre