throw a spanner in the works

短语

打乱阵脚

发音

AU

词形变化

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别名

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

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.

    打乱阵脚

    英国 习语

    Halfway through the production of Macbeth, the director found that the stage was smaller than he had expected. This really threw a spanner in the works.