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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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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.
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Joe Hudicka, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Not being a creature of Washington, Trump, upon winning in 2016, naively put his trust in plenty of disloyal Washington types who spent more time throwing monkey wrenches at him than good advice.
—Michael Zais, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
Despite the cleanup efforts, Biden’s comment — mangled or otherwise — threw a monkey wrench into the Harris campaign’s plan to highlight her pledge to govern for all Americans, regardless of party.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Things like unpredictable algorithm changes, a shift in how users behave or unforeseen competition can throw a monkey wrench into your analytics.
—Jason Hall, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Joe Hudicka, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Not being a creature of Washington, Trump, upon winning in 2016, naively put his trust in plenty of disloyal Washington types who spent more time throwing monkey wrenches at him than good advice.
—Michael Zais, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
Despite the cleanup efforts, Biden’s comment — mangled or otherwise — threw a monkey wrench into the Harris campaign’s plan to highlight her pledge to govern for all Americans, regardless of party.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Things like unpredictable algorithm changes, a shift in how users behave or unforeseen competition can throw a monkey wrench into your analytics.
—Jason Hall, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Monkey wrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monkey%20wrench. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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