In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.

A.

tried to cause an accident

B.

helped in the execution of the plan

C.

thwarted in the execution of the plan

D.

destroyed the plan

Correct answer is C

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