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throwing a wrench into the works

throwing a wrench into the works is the present participle and gerund of throw a wrench into the works.

Questions about throwing a wrench into the works

What is throwing a wrench into the works the present participle and gerund of?
Throwing a wrench into the works is the present participle and gerund of throw a wrench into the works.

Words near throwing a wrench into the works in the dictionary

  1. throwing a wet blanket on
  2. throwing a wobbly
  3. throwing a wrench in
  4. throwing a wrench in the gears
  5. throwing a wrench in the works
  6. throwing a wrench into the works
  7. throwing about
  8. throwing an ant into a sty
  9. throwing an eye
  10. throwing aside
  11. throwing away

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