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Rattle someone's cage

verb, slang

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Verb
  1. 1
    To demand attention from someone; to nag, nudge, or remind someone. informal

    "Nobody has corrected the problem yet, so it's time to rattle their cage."

  2. 2
    To anger or to annoy someone. informal

    "If you really want to rattle his cage, ask him about his family."

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