throw a wrench in the gears en · VERB
Meanings
- (US, idiomatic) Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| throw a wrench into the works | alternative | lexicographic | |
| threw a wrench in the gears | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| thrown a wrench in the gears | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| throwing a wrench in the gears | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| throws a wrench in the gears | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |