spanner in the works

短语

词形变化

spanners in the works 复数 spanners in the works

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Something that disrupts smooth operation or functioning.

    英国 习语

    The kids' involvement was unfortunately more of a spanner in the works than a helpful contribution toward Daddy's progress on the task, but he gamely pretended to be thankful anyway.