throw a wrench into the works

The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.

Idiom Politics

Meaning

to disrupt or complicate something

The sudden resignation of the minister threw a wrench into the works of the peace negotiations.

to send something through the air with force using your hand

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

expressing movement or direction to the inside of something

the physical or mental effort used to achieve something

a fair opportunity to defend oneself or be heard

To continue working or functioning when you have no energy left.

to have control or an advantage over someone

extremely pleased or happy

to start life poor but become rich through hard work

to continue doing something as planned