Phrase of the Day (put/throw a spanner in the works)-24FEB20

Phrase of the Day (put/throw a spanner in the works)-24FEB20

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is put/throw a spanner in the works and it is a phrase meaning “prevent or obstruct something (a plan or activity) from happening/succeeding; disrupt, hinder/hamper, interfere with, create a problem/trouble”. This word is present in today’s The Hindu sports news article India in a bind as Boult puts a spanner in the works and click here to read it.

Courtesy: The Hindu

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