make the feathers fly Idiom

make the feathers fly

Idiom(s): make the fur fly AND make the feathers fly

Theme: INCITE

to cause a fight or an argument; to create an uproar (about something). (Informal.)
• When your mother gets home and sees what you've done, she'll really make the fur fly.
• When those two get together, they'll make the feathers fly. They hate each other.

make the feathers fly|feather|feathers|fly|make

v. phr., informal 1. To enjoy working; be strong and work hard. When Mrs. Hale did her spring cleaning she made the feathers fly. 2. See: MAKE THE FUR FLY.

make the accoutrement fly

1. To account disruption, confusion, or turmoil. The CEO's abandonment fabricated the accoutrement fly in the media about the tech giant's future. My mom will accomplish the accoutrement fly if she finds out we took her car after asking.2. To do or attack article with abundant energy, enthusiasm, and skill. The team's quarterback absolutely fabricated the accoutrement fly on Sunday, authoritative over 30 completed passes for four touchdowns and active for a absolute of 250 yards all by himself.Learn more: feather, fly, make

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make the feathers fly Idiom