rock the boat

US /rɑk ðə boʊt/
UK /rɑk ðə boʊt/
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1.

causar problemas, agitar as águas

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.
Não quero causar problemas, mas acho que precisamos abordar essa questão.
He's usually quiet and never rocks the boat at meetings.
Ele geralmente é quieto e nunca causa problemas nas reuniões.