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Meaning of "ruffle feathers" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RUFFLE FEATHERS

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RUFFLE FEATHERS

rufescence
rufescent
ruff
ruffe
ruffed grouse
ruffian
ruffianish
ruffianism
ruffianly
ruffle
ruffled
ruffler
Rufflette
Rufflette tape
rufflike
ruffling
ruffly
rufiyaa
rufous
rug

WORDS THAT END LIKE RUFFLE FEATHERS

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Apostolic Fathers
bathers
Black Panthers
Christian Brothers
conscript fathers
druthers
Everly Brothers
feathers
Founding Fathers
horsefeathers
leathers
Marx Brothers
others
Pilgrim Fathers
publishers
smithers
the others
the Pilgrim Fathers
withers

Synonyms and antonyms of ruffle feathers in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ruffle feathers» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RUFFLE FEATHERS

Find out the translation of ruffle feathers to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ruffle feathers from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ruffle feathers» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

皱褶的羽毛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

plumas de la colmena
570 millions of speakers

English

ruffle feathers
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

व्याकुल पंख
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الريش كشكش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рябить перья
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

penas babados
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঠাণ্ডা পালক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plumes à volants
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bulu ruffle
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rüschen Federn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フリルの羽
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

주름 깃털
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ruffle wulu
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

ruffle lông
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுழலும் இறகுகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिडचिरेचे पंख
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ruffle tüyleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

piume volant
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wzburzyć pióra
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рябіти пір´я
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pene zburli
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φτερά σούφρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

versteur vere
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rufsa fjädrar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

buste fjær
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ruffle feathers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RUFFLE FEATHERS»

The term «ruffle feathers» is normally little used and occupies the 123.837 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RUFFLE FEATHERS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ruffle feathers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RUFFLE FEATHERS»

Discover the use of ruffle feathers in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ruffle feathers and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Speak Better Business English and Make More Money
(to) ruffle feathers – to annoy people; to upset people eXample: They're promoting Ryan Green to sales director? He's not very popular. That's sure to ruffle feathers. note: There is also the expression: to ruffle someone's feathers. Example: Tim ...
Amy Gillett, 2011
2
Audacious Cures for America's Ailing Schools
Or . . . we're concerned the changes we desire would ruffle a lot of feathers. You can't ruffle feathers in education. Really, you can't.1 I'm not afraid to ruffle feathers . Never have been. So, here are the nine new discipline and attendance codes.
Bruce Gevirtzman, 2011
3
Building Vocabulary for College
Ruffle feathers: To do or say something that upsets someone It would ruffle Sloane's feathers if we told her that I intended to room with you next semester, so let's not say anything about our decision for now. Write an original sentence using ...
R. Kent Smith, 2012
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美國常用成語及片語
ruffle feathers IK.] Bob Dole rounds, make the to go to the usual places Like little - known but ambitious politicians in many communities, the 45 -year -old Congressman has been making the rounds of the state's law firms and union halls, all in ...
劉光煒, 1995
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Parrot Tricks: Teaching Parrots with Positive Reinforcement
He allows you to ruffle feathers on the back of his neck, scratch his neck, stroke his back, cup your hand around his back, and grasp his tail feathers; hangs upside down from one hand and allows your other hand to support his back; allows ...
Tani Robar, Diane Grindol, 2010
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The Gershwins and Me (Enhanced Edition): A Personal History ...
A Personal History in Twelve Songs Michael Feinstein. George's self-assurance, though never mean- George's self-assurance, though never mean- spirited, could sometimes ruffle feathers. One such story involved his friend Harry Ruby, ...
Michael Feinstein, 2012
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The Gershwins and Me: A Personal History in Twelve Songs
A Personal History in Twelve Songs Michael Feinstein. George's self-assurance, though never mean- George's self-assurance, though never mean- spirited, could sometimes ruffle feathers. One such story involved his friend Harry Ruby, ...
Michael Feinstein, 2012
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Idiomatic Expressions with English Grammar' 99 Ed.
Cruz, Et Al. RUFFLE FEATHERS — to offend; to annoy RUGGED INDIVIDUAL- RULE AGAINST SOMEONE — RULE OF THUMB — RUN A TIGHT SHIP — RUN //ACROSS/ AGAINST — RUN AWAY WITH — to escape in the company of.
Cruz, Et Al
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Holy Hills of the Ozarks: Religion and Tourism in Branson, ...
9. Buckstaff, “Sunday Morning Shows Ruffle Feathers,” 8B. 10. Brunson, “Behind the Boom in Branson, Mo.,” 47–48. 11. Ibid. 12. Ibid., 48; Fairchild, interview. 13. Fairchild, interview; Buckstaff, “Sunday Morning Shows Ruffle Feathers,” 8B. 14.
Aaron K. Ketchell, 2007
10
Playing Favorites: Gifted Education and the Disruption of ...
She replied: Teachers are chickens. They don't want to ruffle feathers. You don't get true honesty. Well, over a drink. Someone might think I'm not a nice person— a rabble rouser—I don't want to ruffle feathers— It Takes a Special Person 109.
Mara Sapon-Shevin

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RUFFLE FEATHERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ruffle feathers is used in the context of the following news items.
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Backyard hens ruffle feathers in picturesque NS community
A simple desire to keep a few chickens in one man's backyard in Liverpool , N.S., has ruffled the feathers of a lot of people in this picturesque community. «Yahoo News Canada, Jul 15»
2
Rules of the roost can ruffle feathers: Covenants quietly control …
FARGO – For years, Tom Fenner has been one of the keepers of the covenants for Martens Way, a housing development on the city's far south side. «INFORUM, Jul 15»
3
Bossy mynas ruffle feathers in pecking order
And unfortunately for Aucklanders, myna birds are more likely to be fluttering around their back gardens than most other bird species. The introduced species ... «New Zealand Herald, Jun 15»
4
Poland's Next President Could Ruffle Feathers In Moscow And …
Poland's weekend presidential election has ushered in a socially conservative opposition nationalist who wants closer defense ties to the West but is skeptical of ... «RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, May 15»
5
Cam Heyward won't ruffle feathers, but wants new deal in Pittsburgh
“I'm not here to ruffle feathers or make waves,” Heyward said, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I'm not one of these guys who thinks about their contract while I'm ... «NBCSports.com, May 15»
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Julianne Moore and Naomi Watts ruffle feathers at 68th Cannes Film …
Oscar-winning Julianne Moore is continuing her Hollywood dominance as she swept into the 68 Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday night. The Still Alice star ... «mirror.co.uk, May 15»
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Graduation remarks ruffle feathers
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - On his last day as an Emory University English professor, satirical novelist Salman Rushdie took verbal jabs at everything from FOX ... «MyFox Atlanta, May 15»
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2015 WWE Hall Of Famer To "Ruffle Feathers", Sting - HHH, Former …
2015 WWE Hall of Famer Madusa (Alundra Blayze) noted on Twitter that she's looking forward to "ruffling a few feathers" with her speech on Saturday night. «Wrestling Inc., Mar 15»
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David Gill backed to ruffle feathers in new FIFA role by FA chairman …
David Gill will become the most powerful administrator in English football when he is elected onto the FIFA ExCo at the UEFA Congress in Vienna. He is a ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
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Bury actress Gemma Atkinson to ruffle feathers as she arrives in …
But the 30-year-old is ready to ruffle some feathers in ITV soap Emmerdale as Bob Hope's estranged daughter Carly. She will be seen arriving in the village with ... «Bury Times, Mar 15»

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