Meaning of cat's breakfast | Babel Free

Definitions

Synonym of dog's breakfast (“a mess”).

Examples

“Unless you make⟳ a cat's breakfast of the interview, you're about to sign⟳ a new recruit. The person could also be thinking, Why did I get⟳ myself into this? or What excuse⟳ can I give⟳? Give⟳ the prospect time to relax⟳,[…]”

“"He makes a cat's breakfast of it, I'm afraid.” She flourished an arm at the litter of papers on the table, the ancient typewriter, the file⟳ box sprouting a flurry of blue and pink slips of paper. Fans of file⟳ cards lay⟳ on the floor.”

“But I am sure I'm doing something I shouldn't, and if I'm caught at it, or if I make⟳ a cat's breakfast of explaining why, there may be trouble⟳.” “You won't make⟳ a cat's breakfast.” Gawaine smiled. “Your faith in me, my dear David,[…]"”

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