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вариант идиомы: set the cat among the pigeons

перевод: Вызвать переполох.

значение/происхождение: 
to do or say something that causes trouble and makes a lot of people angry or worried.
When you set a cat among the pigeons, you say or do something suddenly or unexpectedly. This often leaves the people worried or angry.

примеры: 
Tell them all they've ( Read more... )

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