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Pear-shaped Poster

WORK & FINANCE, FAILURE, STRESS

British informal expression for a plan or situation that has gone badly wrong, often linked to Royal Air Force slang about an aircraft losing its proper shape.

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Pear-shaped Poster

WORK & FINANCE, FAILURE, STRESS

British informal expression for a plan or situation that has gone badly wrong, often linked to Royal Air Force slang about an aircraft losing its proper shape.

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Design: Lexical

Style: Pure White

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AboutPear-shaped is a British informal expression for a plan or situation that has gone badly wrong. This definition poster gives a familiar phrase a wry, honest presence, offering a reminder that setbacks and unexpected turns are part of work and everyday life.

What does pear-shaped mean?It means that a plan, task, or situation has gone badly wrong.

Where did the phrase pear-shaped come from?The phrase is commonly linked to British and Royal Air Force slang, though its exact origin is debated.

Why display a pear-shaped poster?It suits an office, studio, or workspace where humor and resilience have a place alongside ambition.

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