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Record 1 2022-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Idiomatic Expressions
DEF

To do something that disturbs the equilibrium of a situation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Expressions idiomatiques
OBS

Selon les sources consultées, la graphie de «trouble-fête» varie au pluriel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Expresiones idiomáticas
CONT

La expresión metafórica "hacer olas" significa crear una perturbación o crear problemas al hacer o decir algo nuevo o diferente.

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