(neologism) The practice of applying the qualities of a bad apple to an entire group in order to mischaracterise the group as a whole.

The Asian tree Borassus flabellifer.

(especially Hawaii) The Malay apple or pommerac (Syzygium malaccense). / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mountain, apple.

Syzygium ingens, an Australian tree.

Every community and demographic has troublesome members.

Alternative form of how do you like them apples

Synonym of the grass is always greener on the other side

(idiomatic) A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.

(archaic, vulgar, slang) The bosom of a woman, especially a fat or large-breasted woman.

(US, simile) Having characteristics considered quintessential to American life; very American.