put the cat among the pigeons

Verb

Meaning

put the cat among the pigeons (third-person singular simple present puts the cat among the pigeons, present participle putting the cat among the pigeons, simple past and past participle put the cat among the pigeons)

(figuratively) To cause alarm, fuss, or agitation.

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Close letter words and terms

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