"I was hoping this would be a great party but it's all gone pear-shaped now the police have turned up..."
by Amy June 28, 2004
When something potentially good has gone disastrously wrong. Similar to "taking a turn for the worst" or going "pete tong".
"It all went pear-shaped for England when that shavne headed fool stepped up for the first pen, innit".
by Andy Cooke June 28, 2004
by Anne-Marie June 29, 2004
by Asynca June 29, 2004
UK slang (London)
To go wrong, to be victims of Murphy's Law. Often heard for the lips of actors in Brit crime flicks and cop shows Origin obscure.
To go wrong, to be victims of Murphy's Law. Often heard for the lips of actors in Brit crime flicks and cop shows Origin obscure.
by black flag June 26, 2004
When the majority of things appear to be negative. Like the shape of a pear, the majority is at the bottom (bad) and little is at the top (good).
by sublimal June 28, 2004
British slang term, used to describe when a situation has gone bad....I've no idea where it originates, but that's how it's used.
Since the new manager took over, things at work have gone all pear-shaped and I'm afraid I may be out of a job soon.
by Kucitizen June 27, 2004