to stun, move, or impact someone deeply; stunning or shocking

to shake, rock, or destabilize a physical object or a metaphorical foundation

characterized by a powerful, shocking, or stunning quality that deeply moves or surprises the observer

to disturb or weaken a foundation, belief, or position

To grossly overestimate one's power; a futile attempt by a weak force to challenge something vastly superior.

literally an ant trying to shake a big tree; used to describe someone who overestimates their own power or ability in an attempt to challenge something much stronger

To overestimate one's capabilities; literally, a dragonfly trying to shake a stone pillar.

difficult to change, move, or weaken; deeply entrenched and firmly established

impossible to shake, move, or change; firm and stable

an event, revelation, or product that causes a major shock or produces figurative shockwaves