Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

not take a feather out of someone

idiom

/nɒt teɪk ə ˈfɛðər aʊt əv ˈsʌmˌwʌn/

Definition

To not upset or offend someone.

Examples

The manager tried to resolve the issue without taking a feather out of anyone’s cap.
In her speech, she was careful not to take a feather out of her opponents’ feathers.

Meaning

This phrase means to do something that avoids causing irritation or disturbance to another person. It often implies a consideration for others’ feelings.