Search Results for: "stirring"

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Phrases (20)

meter a colher

pt

So, `meter a colher` literally means 'to put in the spoon.' But in Portuguese, i...

B1

to stir a finger

en

This phrase means to make absolutely no effort, even the tiniest bit. It's used...

पानी में आग लगाना।

hi

To stir up trouble or cause discord in a peaceful situation.

B1

इधर की उधर लगाना

hi

This phrase describes the act of taking something said in one place and repeatin...

B1

provoquer un structure

fr

This phrase means to shake things up, to challenge the status quo, or to deliber...

B2

fight shy of

en

This phrase means you're actively avoiding something or someone, not just becaus...

to put the cat among pigeons

en

Imagine you've got a peaceful group of cats, all napping. Now, someone throws a...

to rock the boat

en

Imagine a boat floating peacefully on calm water. Now, someone starts shaking it...

感激

zh

It's that warm, fuzzy feeling of being truly thankful when someone goes out of t...

A2

Jeter un pavé dans la mare.

fr

To make a statement that causes a stir or controversy.

B1

at skabe røre i andedammen

da

To cause a stir in a small group.

C1

Jeter un pavé dans la mare

fr

To say or do something controversial that causes a stir.

C1

पानी में आग लगाना

hi

This phrase describes doing something so incredible or unlikely that it seems to...

B1

Pôr lenha na fogueira.

pt

This Portuguese idiom means you're taking a bad situation and making it even wor...

A2

一石を投じる

ja

To make a statement or action that causes a stir or provokes discussion.

B1

آب ریختن توی لانه مورچه

fa

To stir up unnecessary problems or disturb a peaceful situation without cause.

A2

erwachen

de

Think of `erwachen` as the poetic or dramatic way to say 'to wake up.' It's not...

B2

Faire des vagues.

fr

To cause trouble or create a stir, often deliberately.

B1

به هم زدن.

fa

To end a romantic relationship or to stir ingredients.

B1

رمى حجراً في الماء الراكد

ar

To cause a disturbance or stir up a quiet situation.

B1