applecart
/ˈæpəl ˌkɑrt/
noun
- Used in the idiom 'upset the applecart,' meaning to spoil a plan or cause trouble.
- We had everything arranged, but the rain upset the applecart for the picnic.
- Don't upset the applecart by bringing up that old argument now.
- His sudden resignation really upset the applecart at the office.
- A cart used to carry apples, especially in a market or orchard.
- The farmer loaded the applecart with fresh Granny Smiths.
- They parked the applecart near the entrance of the orchard.
- A child accidentally bumped into the applecart, sending apples rolling.