His controversial remarks threatened to stir up a hornet's nest among the party members
The journalist's article about the scandal was likely to stir up a hornet's nest
If you bring up that old argument again, you'll only stir up a hornet's nest
The new policy, though intended to help, seemed to stir up a hornet's nest of complaints
Don't try to stir up a hornet's nest by criticizing the boss in public
The proposal to close the local library could stir up a hornet's nest in the community
He knew that revealing the secret would stir up a hornet's nest of gossip
The government's decision to raise taxes managed to stir up a hornet's nest of opposition
Trying to mediate between the two feuding families might just stir up a hornet's nest
Be careful what you say; you don't want to stir up a hornet's nest of trouble
Did you hear about his latest proposal?
Yes, I think he will stir up a hornet's nest.
I agree, this will cause a lot of trouble.
Don't stir up a hornet's nest by revealing that information
Sharing that secret will cause a lot of trouble
That comment is likely to provoke significant anger