spanner in the works

English

Noun

spanner in the works (plural spanners in the works)

  1. (chiefly UK) Something that disrupts smooth operation or functioning.
    Synonym: (US) monkey wrench in the works
    throw a spanner in the works
    put a spanner in the works
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