What does face like a bag of spanners mean?
extremely ugly
In British slang, extremely ugly. The metaphor is usually applied to a person’s face.
What does the saying bag of spanners mean?
slang A very unattractive face, usually because it is hardened or weathered with age. A “spanner” is a British term for a wrench.
What does it mean if you call someone a spanner?
A stupid or unintelligent person
(Britain, Ireland, mildly derogatory) A stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language. You spanner, Rodney!
What does the British word spanner mean?
wrench
Definition of spanner 1 chiefly British : wrench. 2 : a wrench that has a hole, projection, or hook at one or both ends of the head for engaging with a corresponding device on the object that is to be turned.
Where does the term spanner come from?
‘Spanner’ came into use in the 1630s, referring to the tool for winding the spring of a wheel-lock firearm. From German Spanner (n.), from spannen (v.) (“to join, fasten, extend, connect”), from Proto-Germanic *spannan, from PIE root *(s)pen- (“to draw, stretch, spin”).
What does the car and spanner symbol mean on a Vauxhall Astra?
This car with a spanner warning light illuminates yellow to signify that the Astra needs servicing. A warning message or a specific warning code ( such as code 82 informing you that the engine needs a oil and filter change for example) may also be displayed to inform what issues the vehicle has.
What does the car and spanner symbol mean on a Vauxhall Zafira?
Service vehicle soon warning light The Zafira malfunction warning light a car with spanner illuminates or flashes yellow and informs the driver that they must service the vehicle soon. If the warning light illuminate whilst the engine is running, there is a fault within the engine or transmission electronics.