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Meaning of the word "put/set the cat among the pigeons" in English

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put/set the cat among the pigeons

US /pʊt/sɛt ðə kæt əˈmʌŋ ðə ˈpɪdʒɪnz/
UK /pʊt/sɛt ðə kæt əˈmʌŋ ðə ˈpɪdʒɪnz/
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Idiom

1.

to say or do something that causes trouble or makes a lot of people angry or worried

Example:
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His controversial remarks really put the cat among the pigeons at the meeting.
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Announcing the new policy will certainly set the cat among the pigeons.
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