He was widely criticized during the recent 'flap' [='uproar'] about his controversial new book.
He got 'in a flap' [=he became upset] over the delays in the schedule.
the soft 'flap' [='flapping'] of the flag in the breeze
(..) There's nothing in the world that I would rather see. Really. Why dragons? They can fly. And wherever they are, just a few flaps of their wings and they're somewhere else... far away. And they can kill. Anyone or anything that tries to hurt them (..)2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things Season: 1 Episode 4