Rattle someone's cage

Verb

Definitionen

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

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

2.VerbTo anger or to annoy someone.

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

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