make waves
phrase
: to create a stir or disturbance
… continues to make waves with his unique, highly opinionated approach.—
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“Make waves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20waves. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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