B1💬 Everyday Life
Mettere i bastoni tra le ruote
To put a spanner in the works
Literal Translation
"To put sticks in the wheels"
What it means
To put a spanner in the works / to create obstacles
Example in context
"Ogni volta che propongo qualcosa, lui mette i bastoni tra le ruote."
"Every time I propose something, he puts a spanner in the works."
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