flutter the dovecote

IPA(Pronunciation)

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To create a disturbance, usually within a group of people who are generally placid and unexcited.

Japanese Meaning

（慣用句）普段は穏やかで落ち着いた集団の中で、突如として騒動や混乱を引き起こすこと

When he announced the layoffs, his offhand comment was enough to flutter the dovecote among the usually calm staff.

彼が解雇を発表したとき、何気ない一言で普段は落ち着いている職員の間に波風を立ててしまった。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To create a disturbance, usually within a group of people who are generally placid and unexcited.

flutters the dovecote

（ present singular third-person ）

fluttering the dovecote

（ participle present ）

fluttered the dovecote

（ participle past ）

fluttered the dovecote

（ past ）