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ruffle someone's feathers
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
（慣用句として）誰かを動揺させる、慌てさせる / （慣用句として）誰かの感情や気分を乱す、落ち着かなくさせる
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(idiomatic) To unease, cause discomfort to someone.
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ruffle someone's feathers
I know my suggestion might ruffle someone's feathers, but we need to address the budget cuts honestly.
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I know my suggestion might ruffle someone's feathers, but we need to address the budget cuts honestly.
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