gone pear-shaped

British slang for events taking an unexpected turn for the worse.

(See also "Pete Tong")

"I was hoping this would be a great party but it's all gone pear-shaped now the police have turned up..."

gone pear-shaped by Amy June 28, 2004

gone pear-shaped

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".

gone pear-shaped by Andy Cooke June 28, 2004

gone pear-shaped

When something has 'gone pear-shaped', it means something has gone wrong or not according to plan.

My barbeque has gone pear-shaped - nobody has bothered to turn up.

gone pear-shaped by Anne-Marie June 29, 2004

gone pear-shaped

Unexpectedly gone wrong or gone awry.

"Since the plane times changed my whole holiday plans have gone pear-shaped..."

gone pear-shaped by Asynca June 29, 2004

gone pear-shaped

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.

"Bloody Hell it's the sweeny, it's all gone pear shaped"

gone pear-shaped by black flag June 26, 2004

gone pear-shaped

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).

I lost my job, my girlfriend dumped me and I just got evicted. Life has just gone pear-shaped.

gone pear-shaped by sublimal June 28, 2004

gone pear-shaped

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.

gone pear-shaped by Kucitizen June 26, 2004