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
Athersmith['æθəsmiθ]
Marcellette-French
RainbowRAYN-boEnglish (Rare)
Anahit-Armenian, Armenian Mythology
Bassam-Arabic
Marjolaine-French