Sentences with phrase «extra spanner in the works»
Not exact matches
The Porsche Boxster GTS retains the same 3.4 - liter flat - six boxer engine used in the present Boxster S. However, Porsche has thrown the spanner in the works and eked out 15 extra hp to take the total to 330 hp at 6,700 rpm.
http://indianautosblog.com/
However, Porsche has thrown the spanner in the works and eked out 15 extra hp to take the total to 330 hp at 6,700 rpm.
All you want is a little extra space for the bespoke kitchen extension of your dreams (hmmm make that a small conservatory, too, while you're at it) and then those pesky council people go and put a spanner in the works...