What do you mean by making waves?

Making waves means: metaphorically making trouble, inciting others to make trouble.

From: Yuan Anonymous's Lock the Mirror: "There are two rivers in history, the cold source and a jiaozi in Hanoi, which make waves and do harm to people."

Interpretation: There are two rivers in history: the cold source, and there is a strong dragon in the river, which makes waves and destroys people's houses.

For example, if some bad elements take the opportunity to "make waves" in the crowd, the situation will soon start to get out of control.

Extended data 1, usage:

As predicate and attribute; With a derogatory meaning, it is a metaphor for inciting emotions.

2, emotional color:

derogatory term

3. Synonyms:

Fan the flames: a metaphor for encouraging others to do something (mostly a bad thing).

Source: Sha Ting's "Green Slope": "I am not afraid of someone fanning the flames."

4, antonym:

Let things go smoothly: mediate between them in order to resolve disputes and achieve mutual peace.

Source: "The History of the Later Han Dynasty Su Zongshou Zhang Diji": "Its orders are divided; Crime is not fatal; And don't investigate the case; Tell each other in a book with officials; Don't listen; Hope to calm things down; Worship the weather. "

Interpretation: He ordered the division; If it is not the death penalty; Instead of investigating; Wait until the official tells; Not accepted; I hope to solve the problem peacefully; Serve the wrath of God respectfully.