Meaning of the word "upset the apple cart" in English
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upset the apple cart
US /ʌpˈsɛt ði ˈæpl kɑrt/
UK /ʌpˈsɛt ði ˈæpl kɑrt/
Idiom
1.
to spoil a plan or arrangement
Example:
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He didn't want to upset the apple cart by bringing up his concerns during the meeting.
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Her sudden resignation really upset the apple cart for the whole department.
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