(colloquial) to make a mess of something; to cause trouble or create a problem

To poke or disturb a hornet's nest with a stick or pole

To cause trouble or get into a mess; to make a blunder.

to cause a lot of trouble; to make a mess of something

To get into trouble or cause a mess; to provoke trouble or create a problem.

To play billiards or pool.

to pierce or poke through a surface

To poke a hole; to puncture; also used figuratively to mean getting into debt or taking out loans.

to make a blunder or get into trouble