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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causar um alvoroço, criar confusão

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

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His controversial remarks really put the cat among the pigeons at the meeting.
Os seus comentários controversos realmente causaram um alvoroço na reunião.
Announcing the new policy will certainly set the cat among the pigeons.
Anunciar a nova política certamente causará um alvoroço.