Make a hash of something

Pro Tip 1/3

Negative Outcome

Use when something ends poorly due to mistakes or incompetence.

She made a hash of her driving test by running a red light.

Pro Tip 2/3

Casual Speech

Commonly used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversation.

The team made a hash of the whole game last night.

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoid Blame

Don't use the phrase to accuse someone directly, as it can seem confrontational.

I think we both know that someone made a hash of the budget report.