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monkey wrench
noun
1
: a wrench with one fixed and one adjustable jaw at right angles to a straight handle
2
: something that disrupts
threw a monkey wrench into the peace negotiations
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Conflicts could certainly throw monkey wrenches into economic forecasts, as the Russia-Ukraine war did.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: McCarthy was ruled out for the entire season due to a knee injury in August and Darnold has thrown a monkey wrench into everyone's plans, leading the team to an 11-2 record and posting the third-best rating of 45 qualified NFL quarterbacks.
—Nick Halter, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
This loss throws a major monkey wrench in Munguia’s plans to re-climb the ladder at super middleweight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
And sometimes, the real world throws a monkey wrench into our virtual desk jobs—like when a port strike causes supply chain delays and middleware operators suddenly have to juggle hundreds of changes.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: McCarthy was ruled out for the entire season due to a knee injury in August and Darnold has thrown a monkey wrench into everyone's plans, leading the team to an 11-2 record and posting the third-best rating of 45 qualified NFL quarterbacks.
—Nick Halter, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
This loss throws a major monkey wrench in Munguia’s plans to re-climb the ladder at super middleweight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
And sometimes, the real world throws a monkey wrench into our virtual desk jobs—like when a port strike causes supply chain delays and middleware operators suddenly have to juggle hundreds of changes.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Monkey wrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monkey%20wrench. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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