stir the possum
stir the possum
To instigate or propagate something controversial, incendiary, or divisive. Primarily heard in Australia. The MP has been accused of stirring the possum with her social media post about the evils of same-sex marriage. I know this is likely to stir the possum, but I have to say my piece about how spoilt and sheltered kids are today.
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stir the possum
stir up controversy; liven things up. Australian informalFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017