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applecart [ˈæpəlˌkɑːt] n
1. a cart or barrow from which apples and other fruit are sold in the street upset the applecart to spoil plans or arrangements ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations applecart [ˈæplkɑːt] N to upset or overturn the applecart → echarlo todo a rodar, desbaratar los planes applecart [ˈæpəlkɑːrt] n to upset the applecart → tout chambouler to upset sb's applecart → chambouler tous les projets de qn apple core n → trognon m de pomme apple pie modif to be in apple-pie order → être parfaitement en ordre apple sauce applesauce [ˈæpəlsɔːs] n → compote f de pommes How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The new system of rewards for strong performance and tough sanctions for failure was meant to motivate officials to do the difficult work, make the hard choices, upset the applecart. The counter-argument that gives me the most trouble is that, having upset the applecart, we have an obligation to stay until we put it back together. While drought presented challenges (interior markets higher than river markets), Katrina "upset the applecart," the official said. |
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