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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引起轩然大波, 惹麻烦
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.
他那些有争议的言论真是在会议上引起了轩然大波。
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Announcing the new policy will certainly set the cat among the pigeons.
宣布这项新政策肯定会引起轩然大波。