Ruffle The Feathers

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Ruffle The Feathers means to upset or anger someone, usually through provocative or controversial actions or statements.

Examples:

– Yesterday, Tom ruffled the feathers of his classmates by speaking out against their favorite movie; they got really mad at him.
– Sarah’s comment on social media definitely ruffled the feathers of some people; they started arguing with her.

Synonyms:
annoy, provoke, offend, irritate, upset, infuriate
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