shadetree mechanic

Someone who repairs cars informally or as a hobby. Grandpa seems to love being retired. He's always been a bit of a shadetree mechanic, but now it's become his passion. You've got a pretty big problem with your transmission right now, more than this shadetree mechanic can diagnose. You'll have to take it to a professional.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

go strong
carp
carp about
carp about (someone or something)
care for
care for (someone or something)
be as deaf as a post
be behind the times
complain about
complain about (someone or something)

词组	shadetree mechanic
释义	shadetree mechanic shadetree mechanic Someone who repairs cars informally or as a hobby. Grandpa seems to love being retired. He's always been a bit of a shadetree mechanic, but now it's become his passion. You've got a pretty big problem with your transmission right now, more than this shadetree mechanic can diagnose. You'll have to take it to a professional. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: go strong carp carp about carp about (someone or something) care for care for (someone or something) be as deaf as a post be behind the times complain about complain about (someone or something)
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