Posted on February 24, 2013August 10, 2021 by Idioms Poster Throw a spanner in the woods Mix up of Throw a spanner in the works, and [something] in the woods. Sent in by Daniel Rawles Products and Mixed IdiomsBuy now: Spanner in the Woods (instead of Spanner in the Works) – Cuffed Beanie Related IdiomsReal idiom: Spanner in the worksMixed idiom: Throw a spaniel in the worksMixed idiom: Throw a spanner in the ointmentMixed idiom: A Spaniard in the worksMixed idiom: Stickler in the woods Post navigationPrevious post: Add salt to the injuryNext post: Pull a rabbit out the bag