throw a monkey wrench
- sabotageDeliberate disruption of operations
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- disruptInterrupt and disorder
- spannerTool for turning nuts
machinery · obstruct · jam · derail · foil · thwart · clog · breakdown · interference · plans · scheme · botch · ruin · undermine · meddle · gummed · works · hinder
disruption vs. facilitation
throw a monkey wrenchfacilitate
Make something easier
grease the wheels · pave the way · enable · help along · expedite