upset the apple cart



upset the apple cart

Fig. to mess up or ruin something. Tom really upset the apple cart by telling Mary the truth about Jane. I always knew he'd tell secrets and upset the apple cart.
See also: apple, cart, upset

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Luannloo-ANEnglish
Gu&Eth;RÚN-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Kavi-Indian, Hindi
Maata-Maori
GracÍLiagrə-SEEL-yəPortuguese
RikRIKDutch