Bollocks Up Direct

: 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.

To (or "bollocks something up") is to completely ruin, mess up, or bungle a task through mistakes or incompetence. bollocks up

It is primarily used in British, Irish, and Australian English and is considered vulgar or rude in most formal settings. 🏗️ Origins & Usage : In the early days of printing, dropping