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monkey wrench

A problem, obstacle or dilemma; something unexpected or troublesome.
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Having a baby will add a monkey wrench to her routines.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'monkey wrench':

monkey wrenchA pipe wrench.
monkey wrenchA wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts.
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