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screwed the pooch

 

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Screwed the Pooch

Definition:

"Screwed the Pooch" is an idiomatic expression used to convey the act of making a serious, irreparable mistake or error.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A glaring and irreversible mistake made, typically resulting in severe consequences.

Example sentence: The accountant's misplacement of a decimal point was a screwed the pooch moment that cost the company millions of dollars.

Verb (Transitive):

1. To commit a significant blunder or gaffe that cannot be undone.

Example sentence: The rookie politician screwed the pooch during the live debate, losing the support of many voters.

Verb (Intransitive):

1. To fail catastrophically; to experience a colossal failure.

Example sentence: The project had potential, but the team completely screwed the pooch, resulting in its cancellation.

Usage:

This expression is widely used in informal or colloquial contexts to describe major mistakes or failures. It can be used in both personal and professional situations.

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