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.
- 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