How to Pronounce "dog's breakfast"
expression
ˈdɔɡz/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst
DAWGZ BREK-fuhst
dɒɡz/ /bɹˈɛkfəst
DOGZ brek-FUHST
Definition
An informal expression meaning a complete mess, something disorganized or very untidy. Often used to criticize work, plans, or situations that are badly done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɡz/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst
British English
dɒɡz/ /bɹˈɛkfəst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWGZ BREK-fuhst
UK
DOGZ brek-FUHST
Listen in Context
My room was a dog's breakfast after the party.
This report is a dog's breakfast. Please fix it.
His presentation looked like a dog's breakfast on the screen.
He really made a dog's breakfast of the project, didn't he?