Dog's breakfast
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Definition och Betydelse av "dog's breakfast"

dog's breakfast
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something that is done vey poorly

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What is the origin of the idiom "dog's breakfast" and when to use it?

The idiom "dog's breakfast" originated in the early 20th century and is derived from the behavior of dogs when they eat in a messy and disorderly manner. The phrase is used figuratively to describe something that is poorly organized, chaotic, or a complete mess. In other words, it conveys the idea of a haphazard state, often referring to a situation or outcome that is disorganized, mishandled, or unsatisfactory in nature.

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a person or thing that is marked by untidiness

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InformalInformal

What is the origin of the idiom "dog's breakfast" and when to use it?

The idiom "dog's breakfast" or "dog's dinner" originated in British English in the early 20th century and is used to describe a person or thing that is marked by untidiness or a lack of order. The phrase draws on the idea that a dog's meal, typically consisting of leftover scraps, can be messy and disorganized. Figuratively, it is used to imply a similar state of disorder or untidiness in a broader context.

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The children's playroom looked like a dog's dinner, with toys strewn all over the floor.
The project's timeline was a dog's breakfast, with missed deadlines and inconsistent progress.
After a long day of work, the living room became a dog's dinner with discarded clothes and scattered belongings.
His desk was a dog's breakfast, cluttered with papers, pens, and random objects.
The gardener's unkempt appearance and disheveled clothes made him look like a dog's breakfast.
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