A dog’s breakfast/dinner

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Pro Tip 1/3

It's British slang, so be mindful of your audience; it might be misunderstood elsewhere.

I tried explaining cricket to him, but it turned into a dog's breakfast.

Pro Tip 2/3

The phrase implies a negative view of the state of things, often with a sense of humor.

His attempt at baking a cake was a dog's breakfast.

Pro Tip 3/3

Visualize an actual messy dog's meal; it can help convey the disorder metaphorically.

Look at this room! It's like a dog's breakfast in here.

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