Meaning of 'Rock the boat'
What does the saying 'Rock the boat' mean?
Idiom: Rock the boat
Meaning:
If you rock the boat, you destabilise a situation by making trouble. It is often used as advice; 'Don't rock the boat'.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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