rattle someone's cage

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Verb

1. (informal) To 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. (idiomatic) To anger or to annoy.

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

Synonyms

• rattle someone's chain

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