make waves

creare problemi, creare scompiglio

Provocare problemi o irritare gli altri contestando ciò che dicono o fanno.

In inglese semplice: To cause trouble or upset people by challenging what they say or do.

• I don’t want to make waves.
• She made waves by questioning the manager’s decision.
• Are you afraid of making waves at work?

Sinonimi: cause trouble, rock the boat

Espressioni comuni: make waves at work, make waves again

fare scalpore, rivoluzionare

Cambiare o mettere in discussione i modi abituali di fare le cose, attirando attenzione.

In inglese semplice: To change or challenge the usual way things are done, attracting attention.

• Her new ideas are making waves.
• The company made waves with its cheap electric car.
• Could this discovery make waves in medicine?

Come si usa: make waves in something (The young designer is making waves in fashion.)

Sinonimi: shake things up, make an impact

Espressioni comuni: make waves in fashion, make waves worldwide

creare onde

Provocare movimenti dell’acqua che formano rilievi e si spostano sulla superficie.

In inglese semplice: To cause raised lines of water to move across its surface.

• The boat made waves.
• Don’t make waves while I’m floating in the pool.
• A strong wind was making waves across the lake.

Espressioni comuni: make waves in water, make waves nearby