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单词 to throw a spanner in the works
释义
to throw a spanner in the works
phrase
If someone throws a spanner in the works, they prevent something happening smoothly in the way that it was planned, by causing a problem or difficulty. [British]
A bad result is sure to throw a spanner in the works.
regional note:   in AM, use throw a wrench, throw a monkey wrench
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