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wreak havoc

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wreak havoc (with something)

to cause a lot of trouble with something; to ruin or damage something. Your bad attitude will wreak havoc with my project. The rainy weather wreaked havoc with our picnic plans.

See also: havoc, wreak

wreak havoc

to cause a lot of trouble or damage Storms wreaked havoc on both coasts of the United States.

Usage notes: often used with on: Strikes have wreaked havoc on businesses here.

See also: havoc, wreak