upset the apple cart
US /ʌpˈsɛt ði ˈæpl kɑrt/
UK /ʌpˈsɛt ði ˈæpl kɑrt/
1.
estropear los planes, echar a perder
to spoil a plan or arrangement
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He didn't want to upset the apple cart by bringing up his concerns during the meeting.
No quería estropear los planes al plantear sus preocupaciones durante la reunión.
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Her sudden resignation really upset the apple cart for the whole department.
Su renuncia repentina realmente estropeó los planes de todo el departamento.