Meaning of the word "throw a (monkey) wrench in the works" in English
What does "throw a (monkey) wrench in the works" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
throw a (monkey) wrench in the works
US /θroʊ ə ˈmʌŋ.ki rɛntʃ ɪn ðə wɜrks/
UK /θrəʊ ə ˈmʌŋ.ki rɛntʃ ɪn ðə wɜːks/
Idiom
to cause a problem or difficulty that prevents something from happening or succeeding
Example:
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The sudden resignation of the CEO really threw a monkey wrench in the works for our merger plans.
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We had everything planned, but the bad weather threw a wrench in the works.