English Explanatory Dictionary

spanner in the works

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that disrupts smooth operation or functioning.

Word forms

spanner in the works spanners in the works

Synonyms

wrench in the works monkey wrench in the works

Related words

put a spanner in the works throw a spanner in the works
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