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spanner in the works
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Noun
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spanner
in
the
works
(
plural
spanners in the works
)
(
chiefly
UK
)
Something that disrupts smooth operation or functioning.
Synonym:
(
US
)
monkey wrench in the works
throw a
spanner in the works
put a
spanner in the works