How is the word встряхнуть translated from Russian to English

English translation
Put the cat among the pigeons
phrase

Сделать или сказать что-то, что вызывает проблемы или расстраивает людей.

To do or say something that causes trouble or upsets people.

Examples with “встряхнуть”

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  • Его комментарии действительно внесли смятение на встрече. — His comments really put the cat among the pigeons at the meeting.

  • Почему она решила внести смятение во время такой спокойной дискуссии? — Why would she put the cat among the pigeons during such a calm discussion?

  • Пожалуйста, не вносите смятение, когда мы будем говорить о наших планах. — Please don't put the cat among the pigeons when we talk about our plans.

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