Sentences with phrase «ruffled no feathers when»

Treiber offered his first rounders a 20 percent discount, which ruffled no feathers when he partnered with institutional investors two years later.

I know I will ruffle feathers when I say this.

She didn't ruffle a feather when I placed Martha inside.

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Those statistics make it plain why AMC's CEO had the right idea, even if the announcement ruffled the feathers of the moviegoers who wish the film - going experience would stay they way it was when they were kids.

Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney ruffled feathers earlier this year when he blamed the country's «abysmal productivity record» on a lack of investment on the part of risk — averse CEOs, maintaining that while government has done its part, «business, thus far, has disappointed.»

Maybe «trouble» is too strong, but I've ruffled feathers, and it makes life uncomfortable, especially when you're challenging the fundamental building blocks of vision, strategy or values, or whatever it is that is held dear by a community.

Keane left in a hurry and really ruffled some the feathers of many supporters when he made his «dream» move to his boyhood club.

Last year, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh ruffled many feathers when he took the Wolverines to Florida to hold practices during spring break.

He will be casually pecking at the ground, sucking worms up through the soft earth and muttering little clucks to himself, when suddenly he will stop, fix his gaze on me, ruffle up his feathers as if he were rolling back his shirt - sleeves, lower his head and charge.

Santi Cazorla may have ruffled a few feathers when he recently claimed that Arsenal needs a «true, true striker».

The spark that ignited this fierce competition can be traced back almost thirty - five years to the 1984 edition of the Monaco Grand Prix, and the politically charged decision to throw out the red flag when it was clear that the young Brazilian charger was about ruffle some feathers!

I think I also ruffled a few of the nurses» feathers when I took a cheeky opportunity to answer the phones behind the desk, but sometimes I can't help it, I'm a mischievous bird!».

There is bargaining, attempts to save a few Pounds, and players push for moves and ruffle fans» feathers, but in general there is a recognition that when a player is under contract for another club you have to at some point meet a minimum valuation to get the deal done.

I was prepared to ruffle some feathers but I still breathed a sigh of relief when I read a recent article by Dana Woldow, San Francisco school food reformer and creator of PEACHSF.org, entitled «Chocolate Milk in Schools: Ban It, Keep It or Change It?

A key problem for Jarjura was that he clearly ruffled some feathers in his hometown last year when he ran at various times for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and, finally, state comptroller.

Grayling ruffled a few Downing Street feathers when he used an article in the Daily Telegraph to signal that he will join the campaign to leave the EU — making him the first member of the cabinet to publicly do so.

Cox ruffled feathers Wednesday in Republican circles when he refused to back Trump during an interview by Post columnist Fred Dicker on his Albany radio show.

«They are given a position of authority,» said City Councilman Dan Halloran (R - Whitestone), who ruffled some feathers earlier this year when he said it should be easier to replace members with poor attendance records.

The agency ruffled feathers in the Senate when it asked that those submitting evidence should declare their funding sources.

My health is a top priority for me, so it's worth ruffling a few feathers when I don't want to eat something.

When the lights went on, models walked out in cocktail dresses in floral - patterned metallic brocade, which grew increasingly elaborate with the layering of lace, mesh, feathers and ruffles.

Mark Brooks: I think Markus ruffled some feathers on the final panel when he said that he wasn't interested in making more money.

In 2011, when online dating was still stigmatized and dating apps weren't very popular in straight communities, the idea of a pre-date ruffled the collective feathers of the entire audience.

Though some have argued against the need for another biopic glorifying famous criminals, when it provides actors like Hardy the opportunity to further stretch their abilities, it's worth ruffling a few feathers.

Some of the family - bonding bits are nice — Aniston is good at soothing ruffled feathers, particularly when the kids are involved.

The program ruffled a lot of feathers in the industry when it was first announced, mostly for its exclusivity requirement.

It was all well and good when Amazon met a need that other cities faced: closing down a poorly stocked Books - A-Million with surly associates didn't seem to ruffle any feathers.

My feathers ruffle when I hear things like this, because I believe that the complexities of law more often than not result in justice and fairness.

When Auckland, New Zealand judge David Harvey handed down his judgement for Department of Internal Affairs v. TV Works Ltd, he probably knew he'd ruffle feathers.

originally published in Lawyers Weekly When Auckland, New Zealand judge David Harvey handed down his judgement for Department of Internal Affairs v. TV Works Ltd, he probably knew he'd ruffle feathers.

When Apple executives define the future of the smartphone by rattling off features standard on the market - rejected Windows phone (and Android phones), fan feathers get ruffled.

Why ruffle feathers and give users a reason to not upgrade when you're already in need of big sales?

The eye - watering price tag may soothe ruffled feathers through carrier monthly payments — even when subsidies are few and far between — and there will always be those willing to pay for the latest Apple shiny.