Many screws in the pocket

Posted by ESC on April 09, 2007

In Reply to: Many screws in the pocket posted by Roopali Samant on April 09, 2007

: What is the meaning of the phrase "to leave many screws in the pocket".

How is the phrase used? The meaning might be a clue to the origin. I have never heard it. But it makes me think of a situation where a person is putting together a "some assembly required" object. And after the item is put together, parts including screws are leftover.

• Good workman Lewis 11/April/07