To throw a monkey wrench (or spanner) into the works is to
disrupt an active process, or to spoil things usu. by spoiling but
also unintentionally.
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It is my understanding it means to purposely "mess" things up or
cause trouble so things to not go smoothly.
Example- "Judy thinks she is a shoe in to get the promotion at
work, but I am going to throw in a monkey wrench and apply for the
job also."
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The Monkey Wrench was created in 1951.
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after doing such matter the machine will get broken..
literally meaning to screw ones plan up..
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To throw a wrench in the works means to disrupt or interfere with a plan or process, causing problems or delays. It typically refers to an unexpected issue that hampers progress or complicates a situation.