Bollocks Up May 2026

: In the early days of printing, dropping a California Job type case (spilling all the movable type) was known as "bollocksing up the works," essentially rendering the project beyond repair.

: While "bollocks up" is British, the American equivalent is "bollix up" or more vulgarly, "f*ck up". 🔄 Common Synonyms bollocks up

If you need a more polite or varied way to say it, consider these alternatives: : In the early days of printing, dropping