Sayings

Don't rock the boat

This page is about the saying "Don't rock the boat"

Possible meaning:
This saying advises people not to upset the status quo (or try to change a comfortable, existing situation).

Note:
rock (verb) = sway; move gently from side to side (if you rock a boat, eventually water will come in and it will sink, with you and everyone in it)

Quick Quiz

Mary said "just be careful that you don't rock the boat" to John when he

a. suggested going to the seaside

b. loaded his boat with rocks

c. wanted to complain about his teacher
a) suggested going to the seaside b) loaded his boat with rocks c) wanted to complain about his teacher

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Contributor: Josef Essberger