Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

make-a-hames-of

idiom

/meɪk ə heɪmz əv/

Definition

To make a mess of something or to ruin it.

Examples

Despite their best efforts, they really made a hames of the project and missed the deadline.
He made a hames of the recipe and the cake turned out inedible.

Meaning

This phrase is used colloquially to describe a situation where someone has fumbled or mishandled a task, leading to poor outcomes or a complete failure.