What does the idiom “(To) Put a Spanner in the Works” mean?
Definition:
To sabotage something; to cause something to fail
For example:
“When Josie raised the issue of Eurozone regulations, that really put a spanner in the works, and we had to start over with the design.”
Notes:
The USA equivalent is “throw a wrench into” something, but this is less common.
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