make waves
Upper Intermediate (B2)informal
Stir things up; cause a reaction.
"The young designer made waves in the fashion industry with her debut collection."
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Don't make waves.
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This is going to make waves.
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too young to make waves or protect your coast.
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The Daily Show · 21:23
boat to like make waves to shake him loose.
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DJ Metal Monkey Radio Show · 47:27
You know, um motion in the ocean, make moves, make waves.