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make a pig's ear of sth
/mˌeɪk ɐ pˈɪɡz ˈiəɹ ɒv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
/mˌeɪk ɐ pˈɪɡz ˈɪɹ ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
to make a pig's ear of sth
[PHRASE]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.