Definitions from Wiktionary (throw a spanner in the works)
▸ verb: (idiomatic, UK) To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic, UK) To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.
Similar:
throw a spanner into the works,
put a spanner in the works,
throw a monkey wrench in the works,
throw a wrench in,
throw a wrench in the gears,
gum up the works,
give someone a hard time,
intervene,
hit a snag,
throw an ant into a sty,
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