Make Waves Edit Meaning

1.

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!"

See rock the boat, under the radar, closed circuit

2.

to cause a disturbance, to cause trouble

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

See play up, politics, religion