earth-shattering change; to raise a huge ruckus
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesidiomatic phrase
earth-shattering; momentous; thorough and enormous change
formalUsed to describe profound changes in society, technology, or a person's life. Always positive in this sense, emphasizing the scale and completeness of the transformation.
Since the reform and opening-up, earth-shattering changes have taken place in China.
Technological progress has brought about a revolutionary change in our lives.
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The changes in this small town over the past decade can be described as earth-shattering.
idiomatic phrase
to turn the world upside down; to raise a huge fuss; to make a terrible mess
informalUsed to describe a situation of extreme chaos, noisy commotion, or a big fight that disrupts everything. Often has a negative connotation.
The child threw toys everywhere, turning the house upside down.
They had a huge, world-upsetting argument over just a trivial matter.
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The thief broke in and ransacked the room, turning everything upside down.