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silver foil

Thin sheets of aluminum that are typically used to cover food and keep it fresh. Primarily heard in UK. Wrap those leftovers in silver foil so you can have them for lunch tomorrow.

See also: foil, silver

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put a spanner in(to) the works
put/throw a spanner in the works
throw a monkey wrench in(to) (something)
throw a monkey wrench into
throw a spanner in the works
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