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▸ verb: Alternative form of throw a spanner in the works [(idiomatic, UK) To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.]
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▸ verb: Alternative form of throw a spanner in the works [(idiomatic, UK) To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.]
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throw a spanner into the works,
throw a spanner in the works,
throw a wrench in the works,
throw a wrench in the gears,
throw a monkey wrench in the works,
throw a wrench in,
gum up the works,
put a spoke in someone's wheel,
turn the knife,
turn the knife in the wound,
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