Pear-shaped

Pear-shaped

/ˈpeə ʃeɪpt/
Noun London

It has gone wrong. As in “it’s all gone pear-shaped”.

Example Sentences

"It's all gone pear-shaped."
"That plan went pear-shaped quickly."

Etymology & History

British gone wrong. British failure expression from 1980s. 'Gone pear-shaped' British failed. RAF British origin possibly. Working-class British disaster description. Reflects British shape failure metaphor.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
1980s
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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