rock the boat

US /rɑk ðə boʊt/
UK /rɑk ðə boʊt/
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faire des vagues, créer des problèmes

to do or say something that causes problems, especially by upsetting people or by making changes to a situation that is currently stable

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I don't want to rock the boat, but I think we need to address this issue.
Je ne veux pas faire de vagues, mais je pense que nous devons aborder cette question.
He's usually quiet and never rocks the boat at meetings.
Il est généralement calme et ne fait jamais de vagues lors des réunions.