play havoc with somethingplay havoc with (something)
1.
to cause someone to have trouble doing something.
Strong winds played havoc with her golf game.
2.
to damage something.
Stormy conditions played havoc with the fishing.
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play havoc with (someone or something)
To cause issues or disruptions for someone or something. The road closures have played havoc with rush-hour traffic.This humidity is going to play havoc with my hair.
play havoc with
completely disrupt; cause serious damage to.
1989VijaySinghIn Search of the River Goddess I hate contractors who come from the plains, chop down trees, play havoc with our lives.
play/wreak ˈhavoc with something
cause damage, destruction or disorder to something: The terrible storms wreaked havoc with electricity supplies, because so many power lines were down.