gum the works up

gum the works up

To interfere with the proper functioning of something. More regulations will just gum the works up.
See also: gum, up, work
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • gum up the works
  • gum up
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • out of one's
  • let something drop
  • #dead
  • (I've) got to go