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1. Stir up a hornets' nest

Provoke trouble Example: It's not that the management is not aware of few false bills here and there, but they don't call it because it would expose many and stir up a hornet's nest.

2. Back against the wall

Be in a difficult situation from where escape is difficult Example: With banks baying for his blood over default in payments, he has his back against the wall.

3. Bite off more than you can chew

To try to do something that is too difficult for you Example: He has taken more responsibilities as he couldn't say 'no' to his boss. I think he has bitten more than he can chew, and he'll struggle to handle them all.

4. Head over heels

If you're head over heels, you're completely in love. Example: Max fell head over heels in love with her colleague and wants to marry her.

5. Upset someone's applecart

If you upset someone's applecart, you do something that causes a plan to go wrong. Example: The increase in customs duty by the government has upset the applecart of those car companies who were importing most of their car parts.