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go pear-shaped
B2

to go wrong or fail, especially in a way that causes confusion or mess (informal, chiefly British).

Meanings

to go wrong or fail, especially in a way that causes confusion or mess (informal, chiefly British).

Our plans for the weekend went pear-shaped when it started raining all day.

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Last updated: 2025/09/19 19:58