"Cock-ups" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
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"Cock-ups" Meaning
"cock-ups" is a British idiomatic expression that refers to a series of careless, inept, or incompetent mistakes or blunders, often leading to frustration, embarrassment, or unwanted consequences.
"Cock-ups" Examples
Examples of "cock-ups"
1. The airline apologized for the latest in a string of cock-ups, which had left thousands of passengers stranded.
2. Despite their best efforts, the team kept having cock-ups on the field, losing game after game.
3. The company's cock-ups in dealing with customer complaints led to a loss of trust and a decline in sales.
4. The new employee's series of cock-ups meant that they were constantly under pressure from their boss to improve their performance.
5. Without a doubt, the government's cock-ups in handling the crisis had far-reaching consequences for the country's economy.
"Cock-ups" Similar Words
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"Cock-a-doodle-doo" is an onomatopoeic phrase that imitates the sound of a rooster's crowing. It is often used to describe the loud, wake-up call of a rooster, typically at dawn or early morning. It can also be used as an idiomatic expression to hear the sound of a rooster crowing, or to emphasize the loudness of someone's voice or noise.
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Cock-up
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.
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