screw the pooch
The phrase "screw the pooch" is colloquially used to describe a situation where someone makes a significant mistake or error, often resulting in failure or negative consequences. It implies a severe blunder or failure in a task or endeavor. The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it likely originated in military jargon during the mid-20th century.
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