rattle someone's cage

(informal)make someone feel angry or annoyed

(非正式)使恼火，激怒；烦扰

rattle sabres

threaten to take aggressive action

以侵略行动相威胁。 参见 sabre-rattling

rattle something off

say, perform, or produce something quickly and effortlessly

（不费力地）飞快说出（或写出）；匆匆做成

he rattled off some instructions.

他匆匆下达了若干指示。

rattle on/away

talk rapidly and at length, especially in an inane or boring way

喋喋不休地讲话，哇啦哇啦讲个不停