What does “Throw a wrench in the works” mean?

Throw a wrench in the works

Meaning: To disrupt, complicate, or ruin a plan or process.

Poner una zancadilla

Significado: Interrumpir, complicar o arruinar un plan o proceso.

Jogar uma chave na engrenagem

Significado: Interromper, complicar ou arruinar um plano ou processo.

Mettre un bâton dans les roues

Signification: Perturber, compliquer ou ruiner un plan ou un processus.

Einen Strich durch die Rechnung machen

Bedeutung: Einen Plan oder Prozess stören, verkomplizieren oder ruinieren.

Mettere i bastoni tra le ruote

Significato: Interrompere, complicare o rovinare un piano o un processo.

İşleri karıştırmak

Anlam: Bir planı veya süreci bozmak, zorlaştırmak veya mahvetmek.

横生枝节

意思: 打乱、复杂化或毁掉计划或流程。

計画を妨害する

意味: 計画やプロセスを乱したり、台無しにしたりすること。

계획을 방해하다

의미: 계획이나 과정을 망치거나 복잡하게 만들다.

Dialogue

20:15:55 - We planned a road trip, but my car broke down.

20:15:58 - That throws a wrench in the works. Can you rent a car instead?

20:16:01 - I think so. I'll look into it.

20:16:04 - I hope you can still go. You were so excited.