throw a monkey wrench into

Example Sentences

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And part of their idea was you throw a monkey wrench into this process to stop it.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2023

“The last thing that a booming economy needs is to throw a monkey wrench into a system that we have that is working marvelously well.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023

It’s why the American Medical Assn. has tried to throw a monkey wrench into a last-minute bipartisan agreement that could result in the enactment of a ban before the end of this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2020

A rise in the dollar from its current 85 on the DXY to 120 over the next six or seven years will throw a monkey wrench into the plans of the Federal Reserve.

From Forbes • Oct. 14, 2014

The findings throw a monkey wrench into the idea that perhaps older sperm or eggs have more mutations that could increase the odds of having a child develop autism.

From Reuters • Feb. 2, 2012