B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Mettere i bastoni tra le ruote
To put a spanner in the works
Literal Translation
"To put sticks between the wheels"
What it means
To obstruct or sabotage someone's plans or work
Example in context
"Il concorrente ha messo i bastoni tra le ruote alla nostra campagna."
"The competitor put a spanner in the works of our campaign."
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