2007-07-27 10:07:13 · 8 answers · asked by xxfirebubblesxx 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
throw a monkey wrench into something
to cause something to fail.
"We keep trying to get together, but her crazy schedule keeps throwing a monkey wrench into our plans. "
2007-07-29 06:28:14 · answer #1 · answered by eelj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throwing a monkey wrench into something would break things or make it more complicated.
2007-07-27 10:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by GI Joe 45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have something that is operating smoothly and suddenly something is done that stops it, breaks it or interferes with the smooth running, that is what it means. It goes back to the days of factory work. When someone wanted to stop work for some reason, they tossed something into the machinery to stop it, thus stopping the whole factory.
2007-07-27 10:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever seen a monkey wrench, imagine it between two gears.
2007-07-27 10:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by Scott M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
t funny- that must be the US version- here we say-''throw a spanner in the works''!! and it means scr*w things up
2007-07-27 10:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means, complicating the situation more....at least thats what I think.
2007-07-27 10:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by hello 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To screw it all up. To halt progress. To FUBAR the situation.
2007-07-27 10:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to mess it up.......................
2007-07-27 10:11:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋