词组 | upset the applecart or upset sb.'s applecart |
释义 | upset the applecart or upset sb.'s applecartv. phr.informal To ruin a plan or what is being done, often by surprise or accident; change how things are or are being done, often unexpectedly; ruin or mix up another person's success or plan for success. 〖非正式〗破坏某人的计划;打乱某人的步骤。◆ We are planning a surprise party for Bill, so don't let Mary upset the applecart by telling him before the party.我们准备为比尔举办一个惊喜晚会,所以不要让玛丽事先告诉他而破坏了我们的计划。 |
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