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to upset the applecart

to up·set the ap·ple·cart
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [too verb, adjective uhp-set stressed th ee ap-uh l-kahrt]
    • /tu verb, adjective ʌpˈsɛt stressed ði ˈæp əlˌkɑrt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [too verb, adjective uhp-set stressed th ee ap-uh l-kahrt]
    • /tu verb, adjective ʌpˈsɛt stressed ði ˈæp əlˌkɑrt/

Definition of to upset the applecart words

  • phrase to upset the applecart If you upset the applecart, you do something which causes a plan, system, or arrangement to go wrong. 0
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Parts of speech for To upset the applecart

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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