How to pronounce “monkey wrench”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• A wrench (spanner) with an adjustable jaw.
• (figurative) An unexpected or troublesome problem, obstacle or dilemma.
• [Verb]
• To apply a monkey wrench, e.g. to tighten or loosen nuts.
• (idiomatic) To introduce problems, to create unexpected trouble, to sabotage.

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