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What is another word for upsets the applecart?

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To disorganize or spoil something, especially an established arrangement or plan

To disturb the status quo, such as by going against rules or conventions

To frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim

To deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend (someone)

To disturb the composure of

To cause disarray or disorganization in the order of

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Verb

To disorganize or spoil something, especially an established arrangement or plan

“Why was Turner worried that Boaler might upset the applecart? Was he fearful that Boaler, with his forthright testimony, might go a bit too far?”

Verb

To disturb the status quo, such as by going against rules or conventions

challenges the status quo

disturbs the balance

Verb

To frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim

cramps one's style

throws monkey wrench in

puts the kibosh on

puts the mockers on

puts a spoke in someone's wheel

nips in the bud

stands in the way of

puts the stopper on

cooks someone's goose

takes wind out of

takes the wind out of your sails

puts the lid on

puts a brake on

gives the run around

dashes one's hope

gets the better of

takes wind out of sails

throws a spanner in the works

halts in its tracks

throws a monkey wrench in the works

interferes with

throws a monkey wrench in the works of

gets in the way

gets in the way of

brings to an end

defends against

makes a mess of

plays havoc with

blows a hole in

gives a hard time

brings to naught

destabilizes^US

destabilises^UK

steers clear of

puts a wrench in the works

puts a damper on

drags your feet

stems the flow of

provides against

renders ineffective

steals a march on

beats someone to the draw

beats someone to the punch

take issue with

puts a spanner in the works

struggles against

puts up a fight against

beats someone to it

makes a hash of

strives against

strangles at birth

makes an end of

brings to a close

circumnavigates

wreaks havoc with

prevents from making progress

brings an end to

puts the damper on

runs counter to

throws a spoke in the wheel of

heads off at pass

acts in advance of

throws cold water on

takes out of play

puts the brakes on

ties one's hands

pours cold water on

keeps at arm's length

brings to screeching halt

drags through the mud

brings to an end to

makes a stand against

battles against

queers the pitch of

clips one's wings

pokes full of holes

gains control of

gains mastery over

keeps under control

counterbalances

brings to a standstill

puts on back burner

throws a monkey wrench into

makes ineffective

compensates for

takes a stand against

speaks out against

sets your face against

refuses to accept

takes up arms against

locks horns with

rains on someone's parade

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Verb

To deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend (someone)

puts someone's nose out of joint

Verb

To disturb the composure of

Verb

To cause disarray or disorganization in the order of

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