Example: No podem posar bastons a les rodes del projecte innovador.
Definition
"Posar bastons a les rodes" is a Catalan expression meaning to deliberately create obstacles or difficulties that hinder the progress of a plan, project, or action, similar to 'throwing a wrench in the works' in English.
Translations
To put obstacles in the way
Poner palos en las ruedas
Stokken in de wielen steken
Mettre des bâtons dans les roues
Steine in den Weg legen
Etymology
The expression "Posar bastons a les rodes" literally translates to 'put sticks in the wheels.' It originates from the idea that placing sticks in the wheels of a cart would stop it from moving forward, metaphorically representing the act of obstructing progress.
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To put obstacles in the way