鸡犬不宁

鸡犬不宁 [jī quǎn bù níng]

1. ■ (raising such a fearful din that) the very fowls and dogs have no peace; cause such utter confusion as to make everybody nervous; drive someone crazy; Even cocks and dogs are not in peace.; general unrest [turmoil]; greatly upset like a poultry yard visited by a fox; the extent of the disturbance caused by an invasion army, marauders, etc.:

闹得家内鸡犬不宁 stir the whole family into a tempest