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rattle someone's cage

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To demand attention from someone; to nag, nudge, or remind someone.
    informal
  2. To anger or to annoy someone.
    informal

Examples

“Nobody has corrected the problem yet, so it's time to rattle their cage.”
“If you really want⟳ to rattle his cage, ask⟳ him about his family.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

rattle someone's chain rattle the bones rattle the saber rattle the sabre rattle through rattled

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