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When all else fails, get a bigger hammer

AFTER thoroughly reading the instruction manual, of course, to see if that might help you to get it to work properly without resorting to such drastic measures :D
Seasoned mechanic, talking to an elderly long-retired grease-monkey buddy on the phone: I have a '58 Ford 350 two-ton flatbed here with a frozen rear brake-drum --- I've tried WD-40, I've tried penetrating-oil, I've banged on it with a two-pound sledge, and then even a five-pound sledge, but it still refuses to budge... any ideas?
Aged grease-monkey: Yes, indeed, Son --- get an eight-pounder and really have at it.
Seasoned mechanic, in plaintive shock: But... but... I'll BREAK it if I do THAT!
Aged grease-monkey, confidently: No, you won't --- trust me --- those beefy old solid-iron brakes are made extra-tough, specifically to safely withstand the extra force of being overhauled like this. Just get up your nerve and really clobber on it!
Mechanic, hesitantly: Okaayyy... if you say so... hold the line... gets a huge sledge hammer and reluctantly but resolutely bashes the ancient brake drum, then steps back in wide-eyed surprise when the ponderous hammer just harmlessly bounces off; emboldened, he rears back and really takes a mighty swing at the drum again, knocking the drum loose and sending it flying halfway across the shop. He picks it up and is flabbergasted to see that it is still fully intact, and with only a very minor surface-scuffing. So he lifts the phone again in pleased bewilderment Wow --- you were right... it came off with just two whacks, and I didn't damage it at all!
Aged mechanic: See? Tolja it would be okay... when all else fails, get a bigger hammer!
by QuacksO February 13, 2017
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when the pizza roles r done

a way of telling someone “it’s never gonna happen.”
boy: i like you
girl: i’ll like you back when the pizza roles r done
by Poop McButt April 21, 2019
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When you realize you have school this Monday

When you realize you have school this Monday and it's no longer the weekend and you didn't prepare for school.
When you realize you have school this Monday.....
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
by TheAngryNerd June 7, 2019
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Slang. Adjective. Whenever you’re driving too fast just like lightning you’re going to crash like thunder. It’s going to be very sudden and violent.
Look at that accident! Yeah I see. What caused it? When you drive like lightning you’re going to crash like thunder. It’s going to be very sudden and violent.
by B-rizzle July 17, 2020
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When Pigs Fly

A random gurl:can you join our litterature club

that mc who believes in gender equality like me: when pigs fly
by NeonPhantomFox October 2, 2020
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when imposter isn't sus

when the imposter isn't sus...................oh well
man1: HEY DUDE when imposter isn't sus
man2: ._.
man1: ._.
man2: delete my number you have wasted so much of my time
by Fricken Yeet April 24, 2021
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when god shits on your life

1. when things seem good, and then something depressing or horrible happens and you think "why me?" and feel like nothing on earth can make things ok.
1. when god shits on your life, take a shower and get back on your feet
by philip nader April 22, 2008
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