How to Pronounce "throw a wrench in the works"
expression
THROH uh RENTCH in thuh WURKS
throh uh RENTCH in thuh WURKS
Definition
To cause a problem or disruption that stops something from going as planned.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛntʃ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝks
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɛntʃ/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH uh RENTCH in thuh WURKS
UK
throh uh RENTCH in thuh WURKS
Listen in Context
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.