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

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

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

skill in the works

A person or entity which has hidden,concealed depth similar to more than meets the eye proverb meaning that this person is mysterious and possesses hidden talent and uber-coolness unforeseen to most people.

That girl is pretty cool I didnt expect her to sing so well!
I know there's skill in the works there!

by bohemian rockeur April 17, 2007

Gave you the works

To put a person in their place to let them know not to mess with you

Bob:look carl if you dont sit ya rank self some where i will hit you back to where you came from. ight rankight frank:oooooooo bob gave you the works

by Btmgoku January 24, 2011

Get the works

Someone who can get it, IYKYK

Jorge Velez said “She is so fine, she could get the works.”

by TW!GG!3 June 6, 2024