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Значение идиомы foul-up
[foul-up] {n.} 1. {informal} A confusedsituation; confusion; mistake.
The luncheon was handled with onlyone or two foul-ups.
2. {informal} A breakdown.
There was afoul-up in his car’s steering mechanism.
3. {slang} A person whofouls up or mixes things.
He had gotten a reputation as a foul-up.
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