Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rattle-s one's cage
idiom
/ˈræt.əl s wʌnz keɪdʒ/
Definition
To provoke or annoy someone, often to elicit a reaction or response.
Examples
- His constant teasing was just a way to rattle her cage.
- She knows how to rattle his cage whenever she feels bored.
- Don’t rattle my cage unless you’re ready for a fight.
Meaning
The phrase means to upset or disturb someone, typically in a playful or irritating manner.
Synonyms
- provoke
- irritate
- annoy
- stir up
