It's in the works

A task that you have not actually started, but you have thought about starting at one point in time (no matter how long ago it was); meaning there is a notable achievement on the task and therefore there is progress to report to your supervisor.

To Boss: No sir, the project isn't done yet, but it's in the works.

by MexiJewMike July 25, 2007

The Works

The Works are the best squad of 9 kids who grew up together

Don’t you wish you were as cool as the works. Admit it

by Belly Denis™️ July 8, 2018

The Works

Only the worlds best squad

Batman and Robin wish they were as cool as the Works are

by Belly Denis™️ July 2, 2018

Butterfly in the works

A phrase to use when referring to unknown variables which might upset an otherwise sound plan or theory. A reference to the butterfly effect.

'This should go without a hitch provided we don't get a butterfly in the works!'
5 minutes later:
'ARGH MY SPLEEN'

by Nauthiz September 22, 2005

The Works

A group of kids who grew up together.

The Worlds best squad. You wish you were as cool as us. The Works are the definition of squad

by Belly Denis™️ July 18, 2018

Shootin' the Works

When you go to the sacred level beyond that of ham in any type of environment. Few reach this level and those who do are in an exclusive club. Baloney->Ham->Shootin the Works!!!.
WARNING: Shootin the Works can cause EXTREME damage.

bro during that fight he went above ham"."oh so he was shootin' the works

by [The New Work Makers] December 12, 2010

throw a spanner in the works

Have a huge problem that halts progress.

Thats gonna throw a spanner in the works.

by Cyan_on_the_dictionary February 24, 2022