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Meaning of throw a wrench in | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle in; to complicate.

US, idiomatic

Examples

“The pandemic is also weighing on preparations, with election administrations hyperaware that Covid cases could throw a wrench in their plans at the last minute.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

throw a wrench in the gears throw a wrench in the works throw about throw an ant into a sty throw an eye throw aside