Learning English Conversations The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something
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Oct 27, 2025 Discover the quirky idiom 'make a pig's ear of something,' meaning to do something badly. The hosts share amusing examples like disastrous haircuts and botched presentations. They explain its informal nature and British roots, making it perfect for everyday conversations. You'll also learn how to emphasize the idiom with modifiers like 'real' or 'right.' It's a fun and educational dive into colorful expressions used in daily life!
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Hairstyle Gone Wrong
- Georgie tried a difficult new hairstyle and said she "made a real pig's ear of it" because her hair became a mess.
- The personal example shows how the idiom applies to everyday mistakes and failed attempts.
Meaning Of 'Make A Pig's Ear Of'
- "Make a pig's ear of something" means to do something badly or mess it up.
- The phrase is an informal British idiom used to describe total failure or a bad job.
Bad Parking Example
- Feifei describes someone failing to park, moving forwards and backwards repeatedly before parking diagonally.
- Georgie responds that the driver "made a pig's ear of that," illustrating the idiom in a public scenario.