Bust a Nut

The act of snapping or braking the metal companion fastener of a bolt.

Tradesperson 1: "A shit,"
Tradesperson 2: "Whatcha do mate?"
Tradesperson 1: I busted a nut, that was my last one, I lost the other one on a job last week.
Tradesperson 2: Oh well, looks like we can't screw this one
Tradesperson 1: I don't understand, at least the shaft stays hard

Bust a Nut means branding a nut

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