Definition of screw the pooch
screw the pooch
verb
- to make an irreparable (possibly tragic) mistake.
By not wearing a safety harness he screwed the pooch when he fell.
Well, Jim, we lost the account. Looks like you really screwed the pooch on this one.
by kim c., Janesville, IL 62435, USA, Feb 18 1999 (Edit definition)
- to fail completely.
Q: How did you do on the exam?
A: I totally screwed the pooch.by Steve O., Austin, TX, USA, Jan 17 2003 (Edit definition)
- to waste time; MESS AROUND.
Quit screwing the pooch and come help me.
by Andrew G., Spokane, WA, USA, Jul 19 2003 (Edit definition)
- to die.
I heard from Fred that old Barney screwed the pooch.
by Kenn C., Emmaus, PA, USA, Jan 18 2006 (Edit definition)
notes
- See also screw the badger.
by John C., Kansas City, MO, USA, Aug 07 2006 (Edit definition)
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