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Stir up a hornet's nest Meaning in English

expression

STUR-uhp-uh HOR-nuts NEST
ster-UP-uh HAW-nits NEST

परिभाषा

To do or say something that causes a lot of anger, trouble, or strong reactions from others.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

This is an idiomatic, informal expression. Often used to warn someone that their actions or words may provoke controversy, conflict, or trouble. Similar to 'open a can of worms.' Not used for small problems—implies major or chaotic consequences.

Spanish: revolver un avisperoPortuguese (BR): mexer em um vespeiroPortuguese (PT): mexer num vespeiroChinese (Simplified): 捅马蜂窝Chinese (Traditional): 捅馬蜂窩Hindi: भौंरों के छत्ते को छेड़नाArabic: إثارة عش الدبابيرBengali: কাঁড়ার চাক ঢিল দেওয়া - ঝামেলা পাকানোRussian: разворошить осиное гнездо - вызвать бурюJapanese: 蜂の巣をつつくVietnamese: chọc vào tổ ong - khuấy động tổ ongKorean: 벌집을 쑤시다 - 큰일을 일으키다Turkish: arı kovanına çomak sokmakUrdu: بھڑوں کے چھتے میں ہاتھ ڈالناIndonesian: khuấy động tổ ong

उदाहरण वाक्य

Be careful what you say—you might stir up a hornet's nest.

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He stirred up a hornet's nest by complaining about the new rules at work.

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If you bring up that topic, you'll stir up a hornet's nest.

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Posting that comment online really stirred up a hornet's nest.

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I knew talking about politics at dinner would stir up a hornet's nest, but I did it anyway.

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Hiring a new manager without asking the staff is sure to stir up a hornet's nest around here.

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