make waves

to cause a disturbance, or to create a situation where chaos or controversy will surface

"let's try to keep this matter out of the public eye....now's not the time to make waves if we want this brisk business we've been having to continue!"

by Bungalow Bill April 28, 2007

make waves

to cause a disturbance, to cause trouble

Don't make waves if you want to get through the difficulties.

by The Return of Light Joker December 21, 2008

lets make waves

when you go to town on a chick in a water bed. the ripples you create from thrusting are waves, hence lets make waves.

"eyy gurrl, i got a water bed. lets make waves tonight"

by oakland_fan_69 March 27, 2012

make some waves

Ruffle some feathers. Go against the norm.

I guess I will make some waves and not turn in my turn paper.

by Ginger Catbat August 31, 2017