Meaning of 'Don't upset the applecart'
What does the saying 'Don't upset the applecart' mean?
Idiom: Don't upset the applecart
Meaning:
If you are advised not to upset the applecart, you are being told not to disturb the way things are done because it might ruin things.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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