ruffle some feathers
词源说明
Evoking the image of roosters, who ruffle their neck feathers when threatened. OED's earliest attestation is from 1829. Perhaps a variant of an earlier phrase "ruffle the tempers", attested since at least 1722.
释义（英文）
动词 Verb
- (informal, figuratively) To cause a disturbance; to arouse resentment, anger, or concern.