idioms: shit the bed
so i have taken to using that delightful expression first introduced to me by coco73 whenever i screw things up (which is often).
it's amusing, and supplies accountability and lulz at the same time. it seems appropriate for all manner of screw-ups.
well almost all. consider the email i just sent my group because i accidentally overslept and failed to give the project one last look over before it was to be submitted at 9am:
"i'm really sorry everyone. i set my alarm but obviously shit the bed on waking up."
... yeahhhh.
i'm gonna go with "appropriate for all manner of screw-ups except for those actually involving YOUR BED" where people are inclined to take you at your literal word.
it's amusing, and supplies accountability and lulz at the same time. it seems appropriate for all manner of screw-ups.
well almost all. consider the email i just sent my group because i accidentally overslept and failed to give the project one last look over before it was to be submitted at 9am:
"i'm really sorry everyone. i set my alarm but obviously shit the bed on waking up."
... yeahhhh.
i'm gonna go with "appropriate for all manner of screw-ups except for those actually involving YOUR BED" where people are inclined to take you at your literal word.