ruffle some feathers

Verb

figuratively

(figuratively) To cause a disturbance; to arouse resentment, anger, or concern.

Japanese Meaning

（比喩的に）騒動を引き起こす / （比喩的に）不満や怒り、懸念を呼び起こす

I know the proposal will ruffle some feathers, but it's necessary to balance the budget.

この提案は物議を醸すだろうが、予算を均衡させるために必要だ。

Sense（1）

(figuratively) To cause a disturbance; to arouse resentment, anger, or concern.

Any frank discussion of politics is sure to ruffle some feathers.

ruffles some feathers

（ present singular third-person ）

ruffling some feathers

（ participle present ）

ruffled some feathers

（ participle past ）

ruffled some feathers

（ past ）