flutter the dovecotes
激起公众的议论和争议
书面语·形容引起轰动或争议
英文释义
to cause a commotion or stir up excitement or agitation
例句
Her announcement about quitting her job really fluttered the dovecotes at the office.
典故来源
源自鸽舍中鸽子受惊拍翅飞动的景象，比喻引起骚动或不安。