spanner in the works
US /ˈspænɚ ɪn ðɚ wɝks/
・UK /ˈspænə in ðə wɜ:ks/
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idm.A problem or obstacle that disrupts a plan or process.
The sudden rain was a spanner in the works of our outdoor wedding plans.
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Global economic outlook for 2020
- That said, uncertainty continues to swirl around several trade issues that could potentially throw a spanner in the works.
That said, uncertainty continues to swirl around several trade issues that could potentially throw a spanner in the works.
- That said, uncertainty continues to swell around several trade issues that could potentially throw a spanner in the works.
That said, uncertainty continues to swell around several trade issues that could potentially throw a spanner in the works.
10 Countries That Could Cause a SHOCK at World Cup 2026
- However, there is a spanner in the works: an injury to the phenomenal Kaoru Mituma, resulting in him missing the tournament.
However, there is a spanner in the works: an injury to the phenomenal Kaoru Mituma, resulting in him missing the tournament.