Como Pronunciar "throw a wrench in the works"
expression
THROH uh RENTCH in thuh WURKS
throh uh RENTCH in thuh WURKS
Definição
To cause a problem or disruption that stops something from going as planned.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛntʃ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝks
Inglês Britânico
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɛntʃ/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːks
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
THROH uh RENTCH in thuh WURKS
UK
throh uh RENTCH in thuh WURKS
Ouça em Contexto
The storm threw a wrench in the works for our picnic plans.
If you forget your passport, it will throw a wrench in the works for the trip.
The computer error threw a wrench in the works during the presentation.
Everything was going smoothly until her sudden decision threw a wrench in the works.