Applecart
noun
A cart used for transporting apples, often used metaphorically.
He overturned the applecart during the meeting by introducing a controversial topic.
Often appears as...
- upset the applecart
- overturn the applecart
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A cart used for transporting apples, often used metaphorically.
He overturned the applecart during the meeting by introducing a controversial topic.
Often appears as...
- upset the applecart
- overturn the applecart
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
The applecart represents stability; therefore, 'upsetting it' symbolizes disruption.
After the budget cuts, the new policies really upset the applecart in our department.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use the phrase in situations where someone's actions have caused unexpected problems.
When she announced her resignation, it upset the applecart for the whole team.
Pro Tip 3/3Simplicity
Consider the basic idea of a cart as a container for good things, and any disturbance is a negative action.
Just like a stable applecart can hold apples, a strong plan can hold a project together.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
The applecart represents stability; therefore, 'upsetting it' symbolizes disruption.
After the budget cuts, the new policies really upset the applecart in our department.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use the phrase in situations where someone's actions have caused unexpected problems.
When she announced her resignation, it upset the applecart for the whole team.
Pro Tip 3/3Simplicity
Consider the basic idea of a cart as a container for good things, and any disturbance is a negative action.
Just like a stable applecart can hold apples, a strong plan can hold a project together.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
The applecart represents stability; therefore, 'upsetting it' symbolizes disruption.
After the budget cuts, the new policies really upset the applecart in our department.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use the phrase in situations where someone's actions have caused unexpected problems.
When she announced her resignation, it upset the applecart for the whole team.
Pro Tip 3/3Simplicity
Consider the basic idea of a cart as a container for good things, and any disturbance is a negative action.
Just like a stable applecart can hold apples, a strong plan can hold a project together.
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