Nuts & Bolts

1. To Do Something Crazy/Being Brave
2. To Suggest Something Crazy
3. When Not Alright In The Head

Nuts: Wonky Hammer is Going to Ask Lady Screwdriver Out to the Toolbox.

Bolts: He Must be Nuts & Bolts!

by T.Kila. August 19, 2013

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts

The latest game in the Banjo-Kazooie series. It is completely different than the other game's, the game is completely based around vehicles, and there is almost no platforming aspects in the game anymore. Some other weaknesses are the thin plot and the huge lack of the humor that was in the original Banjo games. Also, all of Kazooie's abilities have been taken out of the game.

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts is a decent game, but I hope the series goes back into old-school platformer style, by making a Banjo-Threeie

by Xtreme2252 July 21, 2009

Nuts and Bolts

The practice of males that achieve orgasm and then end coitus without concern for their partners continuing needs. Commonly associated with the one night stand and the walk of shame, the practice may speak to poor partner identification skills, remorseful sex or a pressing appointment.

That guy won't get to first base with her, everyone knows he nuts and bolts.

by T C Johnson May 2, 2013

Nuts and Boltsacks

Another way of saying, "Bollocks!" when something goes wrong.

Oh, Nuts and Boltsacks!

by GallopingSausage June 12, 2018

Two Nuts Don’t Make A Bolt

A witty expression based on hardware: two nuts alone can’t fasten anything without a bolt. Used metaphorically to suggest that just having more of the same doesn’t complete the job — sometimes what’s needed is a complementary part, not another identical one.

Literal meaning: In mechanics, two nuts can’t do the job of a bolt; a bolt holds things together, while nuts secure it in place. Without the bolt, the nuts are useless.

Figurative meaning: Two people with the same flaws, mindsets, or roles often can’t make things work. Balance and contrast matter.
Word Play:

“Nuts” = metal fasteners
“Nuts” = slang for mentally unstable or wild

“My two bosses complain and point out all the issues on the job but don’t lift a wrench to fix it. Two nuts don’t make a bolt.”

“All talk, no torque. Two nuts don’t make a bolt.”

by IFunny iSpy June 20, 2025