She can rattle off the names of all the U.S. presidents.
rattle the cage
Frequency:
60
%
The new policy is sure to rattle the cage of many employees.
rattle nerves
Frequency:
40
%
The loud noise of the construction site can rattle nerves.
rattle sabers
Frequency:
25
%
The two countries are ratcheting up tensions and rattling sabers.
Idiomatic Expressions for rattle
Phrase: rattle one's saber
Meaning: To make aggressive threats or show off military power in order to intimidate others.
Usage: The country's leader is rattling his saber in response to the neighboring nation's actions.