rivet (something) onto (something)

To attach or fasten something very securely to something else, with or as with rivets. We'll need to rivet a new handle onto the door as soon as possible. They riveted a makeshift ladder onto the side of the house.

See also: rivet

See also:

a whole different animal
a whole different ball of wax
a whole different beast
(something) to go on
a/the feel of (something)
(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
a straw will show which way the wind blows
a slew of (something)
a casualty of (something)
a crack at (someone or something)

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