don't rock the boat
- status quoExisting condition of affairs
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- conformBehave as expected
- smooth sailingUntroubled progress forward
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
harmony · balance · steady · cautious · diplomatic · tiptoe · appease · accommodate · waves · ripples · upset · disturb · turbulence · calm waters · keep quiet · play safe · go along · blend in
- complacency phrasesgood enough, why bother, it is what it is, not my problem, whatever
- social conformityconformist, peer pressure, herd mentality, groupthink, follow the crowd
stability vs disruption
don't rock the boatrock the boat
Disturb a stable situation
make waves · stir the pot · upset the apple cart · shake things up · cause a stir
risk avoidance vs risk-taking
don't rock the boattake a risk
Act despite uncertain outcome
go out on a limb · throw caution to the wind · take the plunge · roll the dice · be bold
silence vs speaking out
don't rock the boatspeak truth to power
Criticize those in charge
raise hell · stand up and be counted · sound the alarm · blow the whistle · call out