Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go pear-shaped
idiom
/ɡoʊ pɛr ʃeɪpt/
Definition
To go wrong or to fail, often unexpectedly.
Examples
- If our plans for the weekend go pear-shaped, we’ll just stay home and watch a movie.
- Everything seemed to be going well until it all went pear-shaped at the last minute.
- When the project went pear-shaped, the team had to rethink their strategy.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a situation that has taken a bad turn or has not turned out as planned.
Synonyms
- Go wrong
- Fall apart
- Go awry
