upset the apple cart

US /ʌpˈsɛt ði ˈæpl kɑrt/
UK /ʌpˈsɛt ði ˈæpl kɑrt/
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gâcher les plans, mettre le bazar

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.
Il ne voulait pas gâcher les plans en soulevant ses préoccupations pendant la réunion.
Her sudden resignation really upset the apple cart for the whole department.
Sa démission soudaine a vraiment mis le bazar dans tout le département.