He is a bad apple who causes trouble for everyone.
bad apple
idiomA person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
Origin
disputed originFrom the proverb “one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch” (or a variant thereof).
The manager fired the bad apple because his negative attitude was ruining the team's productivity.
Although the organization was built on integrity, a single bad apple managed to corrupt the entire department through his dishonest business practices.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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apple polisher
A sycophant; a toady.
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bad actor
An individual or entity with a prior criminal conviction, or who has been sanctioned by the court or regulator.
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bad books
Disfavor.
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bad business
Synonym of bad news (“irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person”).
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bad company
The wrong crowd.
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bad egg
Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.
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bad hair day
A day when things seem to be unmanageable or go wrong.