"Cock-up" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Cock-up" Meaning

A "cock-up" is a British English idiom that refers to a mistake or a blunder, often a silly or embarrassing one. It can also imply a sense of chaos or confusion. It's often used in a humorous or ironic way to describe a situation where something has gone wrong unexpectedly. For example, "I made a right cock-up at the meeting" means you made a mistake at the meeting.

"Cock-up" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "Cock-up"

The government's latest policy is a cock-up and has caused widespread unemployment. (

idiomatic expression meaning a careless mistake or a blunder)

The band's lead singer had a cock-up during the national anthem and sang the wrong lyrics. (

idiomatic expression meaning a mistake or a blunder)

The company's new product launch was a cock-up due to poor communication and planning. (

idiomatic expression meaning a mistake or a blunder)

The referee's call on the football pitch was a cock-up and led to a heated argument between the players. (

idiomatic expression meaning a mistake or a blunder)

The chef's mistake resulted in a cock-up of the sauce, making it too spicy for guests' taste. (

idiomatic expression meaning a mistake or a blunder)