Pronunciation: /faʊl ʌp/
noun a mistake or error
A1 I made a foul up in my homework and got a low grade.
A2 The team's foul up cost them the game.
B1 The foul up in the project timeline caused delays.
B2 The company's foul up in customer service led to a loss of clients.
C1 The politician's foul up in the debate was widely criticized by the media.
C2 The CEO's foul up in the merger negotiations resulted in a failed deal.
verb to make a mistake or error
A1 I fouled up my presentation by forgetting my notes.
A2 She fouled up the recipe by adding too much salt.
B1 The new employee fouled up the report by including incorrect data.
B2 The quarterback fouled up the game by throwing an interception in the final minutes.
C1 The CEO's decision to cut costs ended up fouling up the company's reputation.
C2 The government's mishandling of the crisis fouled up the entire relief effort.
adjective having made a mistake or error
A1 The foul up cake tasted terrible.
A2 The foul up weather ruined our picnic.
B1 The foul up instructions caused confusion among the team.
B2 The foul up presentation jeopardized our chances of winning the contract.
C1 The foul up decision led to major financial losses for the company.
C2 The foul up strategy proved to be disastrous for the entire project.
adverb in a mistaken or erroneous manner
A1 I fouled up my homework by spilling juice on it.
A2 She fouled up the recipe by adding too much salt.
B1 The new employee fouled up the presentation by forgetting key points.
B2 The quarterback fouled up the game by throwing an interception in the final minutes.
C1 The CEO's decision to cut costs fouled up the company's expansion plans.
C2 The government's mishandling of the crisis fouled up the entire relief effort.
formal The technician accidentally fouled up the wiring, causing a short circuit.
informal I really hope I don't foul up the presentation tomorrow.
slang Don't foul up this opportunity by being late.
figurative His decision to lie ended up fouling up his reputation.
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