Don’t Poke The Bear

Synonyms of don’t poke the bear

• don't rile up the bear
• avoid provoking the bear
• leave the bear alone

Antonyms of don’t poke the bear

• engage with the bear
• provoke the bear
• challenge the bear

Collocations of don’t poke the bear

don't rock the boat

Frequency: 70 %

He decided not to rock the boat and kept quiet during the meeting.

don't push your luck

Frequency: 60 %

After winning the game, he decided not to push his luck and stopped playing.

don't stir the pot

Frequency: 50 %

He knew there was tension in the office, so he decided not to stir the pot any further.

don't test the waters

Frequency: 45 %

She was unsure about the new project, so she decided not to test the waters just yet.

don't fan the flames

Frequency: 40 %

The argument was already heated, so she decided not to fan the flames any further.

Idiomatic Expressions for don’t poke the bear

• Phrase: Let's not poke the bear
  Meaning: Let's not do anything that might cause trouble or provoke a negative reaction.
  Usage: We should tread carefully in this situation and make sure we don't poke the bear.