to rock the boat meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "to rock the boat" idiom? Please give me some examples!

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Rocking the boat can often bring about change.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

In the imperative:

"Don't rock the boat!"

The outcome of rocking the boat can be positive or negative.
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

Four college students are sharing an apartment.  There is only one bathroom and one kitchen.  As such, the students have made a schedule of when each student may use each of the facilities.  The system is working very well and everyone is able to function well in their busy lives.  One day, one of the students calls a meeting and introduces the idea of allowing another student to move in.  This would allow the students to save money by splitting the rent five ways instead of four.

Will allowing another student to move in rock the boat?

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

This is the way we do things.  This is the way we have always done things.  This method is effective.  This method is functional.  Is it the best method?  We don't know.  Is there a better method?  Perhaps there is but this is the way it is.  We fear change.

Don't rock the boat!

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

"to rock the boat"

to make a challenge to a stable and comfortable situation

usually by criticizing or trying to change the situation
 

Synonyms:
boycott, break, censure, combat, defect, defy, disobey, dissent, fight, insurrect, insurrection, mutiny, oppose, remonstrate, resist, revolt, riot, rise, secede, status quo, upset
 
 

 

Literally, rocking the boat ...

Technically this is a canoe which is a type of boat.