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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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What does triple sice mean in Agamemnon?
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What games were played in olden days before technology?
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What does throw a monkey wrench in to the works mean?
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."
What does the wrench symbol on 2008 VW Jetta dashboard mean?
oil change
How do you kill the things that guard the fourth monkey in Zelda twilight princess?
Im guessing you mean the worm-guys under the floor. You throw your boomerang at them.
What is a pipe handy?
There is no article or tool commonly called a "pipe handy."(*There is a reference to it as a UK slang for the Stilson wrench or monkey wrench.)In most cases, the word handy is an adjective or adverb that can mean "readily available." So the question "do you have a pipe handy?" could mean "do you have some pipe right here that can be used?"
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How do you get a wrench in clubpenguin?
If you mean a wrench to use in missions, then the wrench is built right into your spy phone!
Do you have a picture of a torx wrench?
If you mean torque wrench try autozone.com or sears.com
What does the wrench mean on 2006 vw Jetta?
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What does it mean when your wrench is stripped?
for grip?
What does a bolt's wrench diameter mean?
That refers to the size wrench necessary to tighten or loosen the bolt.
What does the wrench mean on your Honda Accord?
If a wrench lights up on your dash it means there is a problem with the engine.
What does Cheese Monkeys mean?
a monkey full of cheese. a monkey full of cheese.
