Monkey Wrench for Dummies

Hey there! So, we're going to talk about the phrase "monkey wrench." It's a pretty common saying, and it's important to understand what it means. So, a monkey wrench is actually a type of tool that people use to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts. It has a long handle and an adjustable jaw, which makes it really useful for all kinds of different jobs.

But, when people say "throw a monkey wrench into something," they're not talking about actually throwing a tool into something, don't worry! What they mean is that they're messing things up or causing problems in a situation. It's like when you're trying to do something and someone comes in and does something unexpected that makes everything much harder. For example, if you're planning a surprise party and someone accidentally spills the beans to the guest of honor, you could say that they "threw a monkey wrench" into your plans.

So, to sum it up, "monkey wrench" can either be a tool used for fixing things, or it can be a figure of speech meaning to cause problems or mess things up. Hopefully, that makes sense! Let me know if you have any more questions.