upset the apple cart
US /ʌpˈsɛt ði ˈæpl kɑrt/
UK /ʌpˈsɛt ði ˈæpl kɑrt/
1.
打亂計畫, 攪亂局面
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.
他不想在會議期間提出自己的擔憂，從而打亂計畫。
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Her sudden resignation really upset the apple cart for the whole department.
她突然辭職，真的打亂了整個部門的計畫。