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to make a pig's ear of something
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to perform a task or activity very poorly, resulting in a negative outcome
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What is the origin of the idiom "make a pig's ear of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "make a pig's ear of something" is believed to have originated in the UK, where a pig's ear is a cheap and unappetizing cut of meat. The phrase is often used in a humorous or lighthearted way to describe situations where someone has made a mistake or failed to do something properly.

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Gary offered to paint the kitchen but he made a pig's ear of it.
He has made a pig's ear of his reelection campaign.
He's made a real pig's ear of that bookcase he was supposed to be making.
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