to disturb a stable situation
Examples:
- Please, don’t rock the boat. We have had successful sales with the current website. I don’t want to change it now.
- Victor rocked the boat at the meeting when he announced his retirement.
- Don't rock the boat — they don't like new ideas, especially ones that cost money.
- A few board members were willing to rock the boat and push for a leadership change.
Synonyms: make waves, upset the apple cart, stir things up