challenge the status quo



challenge the status quo

To behave or do something in a way contrary to that which is generally accepted or expected. I love this filmmaker, his movies really challenge the status quo! It can be risky, but challenging the status quo can be a great way to get ahead in business.
See also: challenge, quo, status

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Vesna-Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian
Fatsanifah-TSAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Annemarieahn-nə-mah-REE (Dutch)Dutch, German
Takakotah-kah-koJapanese
Korneli-Georgian
Narendra-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu