| Upset |
| Shatter |
| Shake up |
| Interrupt |
| Break apart |
| Break up ___ |
| Cause confusion |
| Play havoc with |
| Cause turmoil in |
| Cause disorder to |
| Throw into turmoil |
| Throw into disorder |
| Cause a disturbance |
| Throw into confusion |
| Throw a monkey wrench into |
| Throw a monkey wrench into, e.g. |
| Cause a stir in the classroom or courtroom |