Английский словарь американских идиом - play havoc with

or raise havoc with {v. phr.} To cause destruction; ruin; injure badly. * /The storm played havoc with the apple orchard./ * /When Ralph was arrested for stealing the car, it played havoc with his plans for going to college./ * /When Mr. White poisoned the cat, it played havoc with his reputation in the neighborhood./