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throw a wrench into the works

throw a wrench into the works (throw a wrench into the works)

Idiom Politics

Signification

to disrupt or complicate something

perturber ou compliquer quelque chose (perturber ou compliquer quelque chose)

Phrases d'exemple

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

"La démission soudaine du ministre a throw a wrench into the works des négociations de paix." (La démission soudaine du ministre a throw a wrench into the works des négociations de paix.)

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