make a hash of

Definitions

1. 1

   to do badly, particularly to make a mess while doing.

   • I generally make a hash of talking to boys I like; it's so frustrating.
   • Pouring drinks is one thing I always make a hash of, so please help yourselves.
   • First, you’ve made a hash of this cruise — you’ll be a bold man to say no to that. Second, you let the enemy out o’ this here trap for nothing.

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