rock the boat
US /rɑk ðə boʊt/
UK /rɑk ðə boʊt/

1.
creare problemi, fare scalpore
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.
Non voglio creare problemi, ma penso che dobbiamo affrontare questo problema.
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He's usually quiet and never rocks the boat at meetings.
Di solito è tranquillo e non crea mai problemi durante le riunioni.