📚 phrase • entry_id 63178
righty tighty, lefty loosey
Meanings (ES + gloss)
la derecha oprime, la izquierda libera
Used to recall the direction a standard screw, bolt, or nut must be turned to either be tightened or loosened, or the direction a key must be turned to either lock or unlock something, right meaning clockwise and left meaning counterclockwise.
"Lefty loosey," Jessie muttered, and tried turning the key counter-clockwise.
This will help you remember which way to turn a screw, bolt or nut: "Righty tighty, lefty loosey."
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