To stir the pot - Tradução em português
Hey guys!
I would like to know if the expression "to stir the pot" has a negative or a positive conotation.
Example: "Google doodle for Halloween stirs the pot".
Thanks
I would like to know if the expression "to stir the pot" has a negative or a positive conotation.
Example: "Google doodle for Halloween stirs the pot".
Thanks
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Negative.
The usual meaning is "to cause trouble, incite, insult, etc."
Two people have argued about something. After the argument, someone (possibly a third person) says something in an effort revive the argument.
Let's say that you and a friend argue about Inter and Gremio soccer teams. Your friends get tired of listening to you two and tell you to shut up. You stop arguing. A few minutes later someone says, "Everyone knows that Inter is the better team." Someone is stirring the pot.
You are angry with a friend who has not repaid a debt. The friend promises to pay you next month. Later, when he is talking about buying a new car, you ask him, "With money I earned or money you earned?" You are stirring the pot.
I would need more context to understand your example. I assume that Google is trying to start an argument, create controversy.
The usual meaning is "to cause trouble, incite, insult, etc."
Two people have argued about something. After the argument, someone (possibly a third person) says something in an effort revive the argument.
Let's say that you and a friend argue about Inter and Gremio soccer teams. Your friends get tired of listening to you two and tell you to shut up. You stop arguing. A few minutes later someone says, "Everyone knows that Inter is the better team." Someone is stirring the pot.
You are angry with a friend who has not repaid a debt. The friend promises to pay you next month. Later, when he is talking about buying a new car, you ask him, "With money I earned or money you earned?" You are stirring the pot.
I would need more context to understand your example. I assume that Google is trying to start an argument, create controversy.
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