shit the bed
The phrase "shit the bed" is a slang expression used in various English-speaking regions, often to describe failure or malfunction.
Definition
C2General
(slang, vulgar)To fail spectacularly or unexpectedly.
Example
- The team really shit the bed in the final match, losing 17-1.
C2Technical
(slang, vulgar)To malfunction or break down suddenly.
Example
- My computer shit the bed right before the deadline.
C2Business
(slang, vulgar)To make a significant mistake or blunder.
Example
- The CEO shit the bed with that disastrous marketing campaign.
C2Australian
(slang, vulgar)To arrive very early.
Example
- Whoa, morning Johnno, did you shit the bed?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shit the bed":
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