stir the possum

stir the possum

To instigate or propagate something controversial, incendiary, or divisive. Primarily heard in Australia. The MP has been accused of stirring the possum with her social media post about the evils of same-sex marriage. I know this is likely to stir the possum, but I have to say my piece about how spoilt and sheltered kids are today.
See also: possum, stir
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stir the possum

stir up controversy; liven things up. Australian informal
See also: possum, stir
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See also:
  • chip
  • chips
  • up on (one's) ear
  • take the initiative
  • don't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you
  • Two Bob
  • (as) dead as mutton
  • mutton
  • dead as mutton
  • never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you