| 词汇 | left-handed monkey wrench |
| 词源 | left-handed monkey wrench. There is no such tool, but green workers on a job are sometimes told to find one as a joke. The same applies to a “left-handed screwdriver” or “hammer.” The terms are Americanisms, probably dating back to the early 20th century but possibly much older. |
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