ruffle some feathers



ruffle some feathers

To do something which annoys, irritates, or upsets other people. I know my presentation about the effects of climate change are going to ruffle some feathers, but I have got to raise awareness about this issue! Harry's bombastic, arrogant demeanor tends to ruffle some feathers, but he's a decent guy at heart.
See also: feather, ruffle

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JabezJAY-bez (English)Biblical
Dolors-Catalan
LeeLEEEnglish
&Aelig;&Eth;Elr&Aelig;D-Anglo-Saxon
İRem-Turkish
ThaÍS-Portuguese (Brazilian)