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Meaning of rattle someone's cage

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rattle someone's cage

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To demand attention from someone; to nag, nudge, or remind someone.

    Example: Nobody has corrected the problem yet, so it's time to rattle their cage.

  2. To anger or to annoy.

    Example: If you really want to rattle his cage, ask him about his family.