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Verb:
throw a spanner in the works
Usage: Brit, informal
Cause
an
unexpected
problem
or
obstacle
that
disrupts
plans
or
progress
"His
last-minute
objection
threw
a
spanner
in the
works
of the
merger
"
through and through
through bill of lading
through empirical observation
through thick and thin
through with
throughout
throughput
throughway
throw
throw a fit
throw a spanner in the works
throw a wobbly
throw away
throw back
throw cold water on
throw down
throw in
throw in the towel
throw off
throw out
throw out of kilter