The director's sudden decision to cut funding right before the launch put a spoke in the team's wheel.
What does the idiom 'put a spoke in someone's wheel' mean?

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A Accelerated the production speed
B Thwarted or spoiled someone's plans
C Provided much-needed structural support
D Repaired a broken mechanical device

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Answer: B. Thwarted or spoiled someone's plans

Correct Answer: b) Thwarted or spoiled someone's plans
Explanation: To 'put a spoke in someone's wheel' means to deliberately make it difficult for someone to carry out their plans.

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The director's sudden decision to cut funding right before the launch put a spoke in the team's wheel. What does the idiom 'put a spoke in someone's wheel' mean?

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