B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Mettere il bastone tra le ruote
To throw a spanner in the works
Literal Translation
"To put the stick between the wheels"
What it means
To deliberately obstruct the progress of a business deal or project
Example in context
"Il dipartimento legale ha messo il bastone tra le ruote rallentando il lancio."
"The legal department threw a spanner in the works, slowing down the launch."
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