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Make waves

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To cause a disturbance. idiomatic
  2. 2
    To upset the status quo. idiomatic
  3. 3
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make, wave.

Etymology

Derived from disruptions caused by waves in water.

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