bucket of bolts
Noun

bucket of bolts

  1. (idiomatic, slang) A piece of machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value, often an old car.
    • 2005, Sharyn McCrumb St. Dale, page 141
      On the outside, the Trans-Am still looked like a rusty bucket of bolts, but if all his little adjustments kicked in as planned, the thing should take off like a rocket.
Synonyms Translations
  • French: tas de ferraille [literally: pile of scrap metal]
  • Italian: scarcassone
  • Russian: ведро́ с га́йками



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