Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-a-horlicks
idiom
/meɪk ə ˈhɔːrlɪks/
Definition
To ruin or spoil something, often through incompetence or careless actions.
Examples
- He really made a horlicks of the presentation by forgetting key points.
- Don’t make a horlicks of this opportunity; plan ahead!
Meaning
The phrase is often used in informal contexts to describe the act of badly mishandling a situation or task, leading to a disappointing outcome.
Synonyms
- mess up
- bungle
- botch
- fluff
