Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

applecart

noun

/ˈæp əlˌkɑrt/

Definition

A cart for transporting apples.

Examples

He knocked over the applecart, causing everything to spill out.
Don’t let anyone upset your applecart with their negative comments.
When she revealed the secret, it turned their plans upside down, just like tipping an applecart.

Meaning

The term ‘applecart’ often symbolizes a disruption or a disturbance in a well-ordered situation. It originates from the idea that if an applecart is upset, the apples will fall out and create chaos.