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stir the pot

vb. To cause unrest or dissent.

Usage examples of "stir the pot".

Even Kazi could not make her stir the pot and go down to the pool carrying water jars at the same time.

He was content to let her stir the pot while he waited to see what would bob to the top.

He had a deal cooking there, and it wouldn't hurt to stir the pot.

His arms went around me, imprisoning me, and my motions to stir the pot stilled.

If he felled my father, said Susanna roughly, turning away to pick up the ladle and stir the pot simmering on the hob, theres worse waiting for him in the end, no need to grudge him a mouthful while he is man alive.

A leak to CNBC that a new deal might be in the works could sometimes be useful, to stir the pot a bit, get people interested, and to gauge reaction.

And, of course, CNN had to be there for both events to stir the pot at home&nbsp.

And, of course, CNN had to be there for both events to stir the pot at home .

And, of course, CNN had to be there for both events to stir the pot at home.

Though it is easier just to stir the pot and see what floats to the top.

He's the total politician, you see, and he's got more fingers than the one he uses to stir the pot in Ireland.