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new york screwdriver
What does new york screwdriver mean?
A hammer wielded on a screw, nail-on bracket, or anything that technically called for a screwdriver but isn't getting one today. The joke trades on the stereotype that New York tradesmen don't have time to mess about — if it needs to go in, it's getting hit.
"Screw head's stripped — grab the New York screwdriver."
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a Birmingham screwdriver?
Same joke, different city. Brits say Birmingham screwdriver; Americans say New York screwdriver. Both mean: a hammer.
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