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Definition

Something that disrupts smooth operation or functioning.

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In Context

  • "The kids' involvement was unfortunately more of a spanner in the works than a helpful contribution toward Daddy's progress on the task, but he gamely pretended to be thankful anyway."
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Also Said As

  • wrench in the works
  • monkey wrench in the works
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See Also

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Related Idioms

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throw a spanner in the works

To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or t…

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throw a wrench in the gears

Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.

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throw a monkey wrench into the works

Synonym of throw a spanner into the works.

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throw a wrench in the works

Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.

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throw a monkey wrench in the works

Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.

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cooking with gas

Functioning particularly effectively; achieving something substantial.
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